Crittenden and another man were shooting at each other when police arrived, leading the 35-year-old to seek refuge in an attic. An officer Crittenden after he emerged and pointed a gun at responding officers.
Victim's Name: Joshua Crittenden
Agency Responsible: Tahlequah Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: White
Date of Death: June 27, 2015
County: Cherokee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 580
Geography: Rural