Investigators were executing a warrant at a home on Township Road 246 when they say they were confronted by Ernest F. McKnight, Jr, 64. They say McKnight pointed a weapon at them, and refused to put it down. Sheriff Jeff Lawless said Detective Aaron Bollinger, fearing for his life, shot McKnight.
Victim's Name: Ernest F. McKnight Jr.
Agency Responsible: Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 64
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: November 4, 2014
County: Lawrence
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: unknown weapon
Geography: Rural