Deputies said they shot Herrell at his mother's house while they responded to a call from relatives reporting that he was distressed and had a gun. Family members said they disputed an allegation from authorities that Herrell reached for his shotgun.
Victim's Name: Gregory Herrell
Agency Responsible: Dickson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: White
Date of Death: September 18, 2015
County: Dickson
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: undetermined
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 844
Geography: Rural