Sanders was shot after he walked out of his home and pointed a high-powered rifle towards deputies, according to authorities. Officers had been called to the house to deal with a domestic disturbance. Sanders was said to have threatened to harm himself.
Victim's Name: Gregory Sanders
Agency Responsible: East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 24, 2015
County: East Baton Rouge
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1122
Geography: Suburban