Parker drove away from a traffic stop and led deputies on a vehicle pursuit, authorities said. The chase ended when Parker crashed. Officers were then forced to open fire, police said.
Victim's Name: Michael Parker
Agency Responsible: George County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: White
Date of Death: December 27, 2015
County: George
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1128
Geography: Rural