Echols was reportedly suicidal and had barricaded himself in his house when officers arrived, according to authorities. Police shot him after he left the house and pointed a rifle at officers, investigators said.
Victim's Name: Sammy Echols
Agency Responsible: Sportsmen Acres Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: White
Date of Death: December 9, 2015
County: Mayes
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: 1070
Geography: Rural