Popplewell carjacked a deputy's vehicle during a traffic stop. Another deputy tried to stop Popplewell and was dragged a short distance. This prompted the deputies to shoot and kill Popplewell.
Victim's Name: Nicholas Popplewell
Agency Responsible: Cleveland County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: White
Date of Death: July 5, 2014
County: Cleveland
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban