A deputy responding to calls of a suicidal man shot and killed Ayers after the 45-year-old allegedly fired a gun at the deputy.
Victim's Name: William Peyton "Billy" Ayers
Agency Responsible: Stone County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: April 14, 2014
County: Stone
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural