Nevels was fatally shot by police behind a Midland liquor store after charging at officers with a box cutter. The officers were cleared of any wrongdoing following an internal investigation.
Victim's Name: Joe Nevels
Agency Responsible: Midland Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: White
Date of Death: June 6, 2015
County: Midland
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: box cutter
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 519
Geography: Suburban