Evans fired a shot into the ceiling of a convenience store during an armed robbery. Deputies caught up with his vehicle about 20 miles away. Evans fired at the officers, who fatally shot him.
Victim's Name: Jason Lee Evans
Agency Responsible: Sampson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: White
Date of Death: April 12, 2015
County: Sampson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 362
Geography: Rural