Deputies responded to a 911 call about Way, who was threatening suicide. When they entered Way's residence, they alleged that Way pointed a machete at them and they fatally shot him. The shooting is still under investigation.
Victim's Name: Justin Edward Way
Agency Responsible: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: May 11, 2015
County: St. Johns
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: machete
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 444
Geography: Rural