Brian Johnson Killed by West Virginia State Police Department

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Category: Police - State
Old Crime Scene Address:
53 Buck Rub Trail
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Authorities said they shot and killed a man who shot at officers with a crossbow. West Virginia State Police and authorities with the Summers County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic/hostage situation between a man and a woman on Buck Rub Trail. Police said they received information before arriving that the man may have had the intention of committing “suicide by cop.” Officials said Johnson refused to drop the crossbow and fired his weapon at officers. Authorities said officers shot and killed Johnson. Authorities said the victim in the domestic/hostage situation did not suffer any significant injuries.

Victim's Name: Brian Johnson

Agency Responsible: West Virginia State Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 59

Race: Unknown race

Date of Death: July 2, 2015

County: Fayette

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: crossbow

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 604

Geography: Rural

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