Eshelman was shot after officers responded to a disturbance call. He was armed with a large knife when officers contacted him. At some point, the police shot Eshelman who was transported to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake where he was pronounced dead.
Victim's Name: James M. Eshelman
Agency Responsible: Moses Lake Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 30, 2013
County: Grant
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban