Deputies reported that they were investigating a traffic accident involving Harrell. Fifteen minutes into the interaction, he allegedly pulled a gun out, and was shot to death by a deputy. Harrell was wanted in a neighboring county, and deputies reported that he was giving them false names so as not to identify himself.
Victim's Name: Damien Harrell
Agency Responsible: York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 24, 2015
County: York
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 569
Geography: Suburban