Smyth was shot inside his car as he drove at a 'high rate of speed' towards officers, according to police. Smyth had previously crashed his vehicle into a police patrol car, authorities said.
Victim's Name: James Francis Smyth
Agency Responsible: Clark County School District Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: White
Date of Death: November 6, 2015
County: Clark
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 988
Geography: Suburban