Joel Anthony Nelson Killed by Thurston County Sheriff's Office

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
93rd Ave SE
Mapping Police Violence:

A deputy stopped to question Nelson, who had run away upon seeing the patrol car, authorities said. While they were speaking, Nelson allegedly attacked the deputy before getting into the driver's seat of the patrol car. Officials said the deputy jumped onto the running board of the car and tried unsuccessfully to subdue Nelson with a stun gun. The deputy shot Nelson after he struck another vehicle while driving the patrol car.

Victim's Name: Joel Anthony Nelson

Agency Responsible: Thurston County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 29

Race: White

Date of Death: January 5, 2016

County: Thurston

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Vehicle

Weapon: vehicle

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Foot

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1145

Geography: Urban

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