Lemieux was 'randomly discharging' her gun when police responded to a report of an active shooter, according to authorities. Police used 'less-lethal force' on Lemieux and then shot her after she pointed her gun at deputies, officials said.
Victim's Name: Laura Lemieux
Agency Responsible: Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Female
Age: 36
Race: White
Date of Death: November 5, 2015
County: Berkeley
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: 987
Geography: Suburban