Combs was acting irrationally and claimed he had a bomb, police said. Officers said they heard a large noise that they thought could have been an explosive. Combs got into a car and began driving toward deputies when police shot him, according to authorities.
Victim's Name: William Daniel Combs
Agency Responsible: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: White
Date of Death: October 10, 2015
County: San Bernardino
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 904
Geography: Rural