Elmore was a suspect in a Connecticut homicide, and had a long criminal record. A multi-jurisdictional team found him in a motel. As he left his room, armed with a pistol, he refused to drop his weapon and turned towards officers. He was shot to death by South Carolina state agents.
Victim's Name: Vamond Arqui Elmore
Agency Responsible: U.S. Marshals Service
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 22, 2014
County: Dorchester
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural