According to Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Warren Strain, Means was shot and killed after he ran into the store and exchanged gunfire with officers.
Victim's Name: Howard Brent Means Jr.
Agency Responsible: Iuka Police department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: February 15, 2015
County: Tishomingo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 151
Geography: Rural