Police responded to reports from a woman that West was threatening her and her child. When deputies arrived, West was alone inside his house and pointing his gun at himself, authorities said. After a standoff, deputies shot West when he pointed his gun at them, police said.
Victim's Name: Arthur W. West Jr.
Agency Responsible: Muskingum County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: October 24, 2015
County: Muskingum
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: 951
Geography: Suburban