Ployhar allegedly fled a traffic stop before eventually stopping. At some point during an ensuing struggle, the officer drew his weapon and fired.
Victim's Name: Jon Ployhar
Agency Responsible: Alaska State Troopers
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: White
Date of Death: October 24, 2015
County: Kenai Peninsula
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 953
Geography: Rural