Officers visited Hammen's home the previous day after receiving a call that he was suicidal but couldn't find him, police said. Officers returned to the home early the next morning and found it on fire. They spotted Hammen outside with a gun and a propane torch, according to authorities. Police said they fatally shot Hammen when he refused to drop his gun.
Victim's Name: Martin Francis Hammen
Agency Responsible: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: White
Date of Death: September 13, 2015
County: Washington
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: 821
Geography: Rural