A deputy was trying to arrest Bearden on outstanding charges when Bearden ran away from the deputy, police said. While running, Bearden allegedly pointed a gun at the deputy who then fatally shot Bearden.
Victim's Name: Brandon David Bearden
Agency Responsible: Sevier County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: January 13, 2016
County: Sevier
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1183
Geography: Rural