Led police on a high-speed chase after assaulting his wife. He called his employer and told them he was going to commit suicide by cop. He stopped his car at which officers gave him verbal commands that Mr. Goble ignored as he walked toward the police yelling "Shoot Me" while holding a shotgun. Goble fired a shot at police and they returned fire. Even though Goble was shot he continued hold the shotgun and pointed at officers, who at that point shot and killed Goble.
Victim's Name: Steven Goble
Agency Responsible: Ionia County, Michigan State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: White
Date of Death: May 4, 2014
County: Ionia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural