Courtright's wife phoned police to tell them that her husband had a rifle and was intoxicated and suicidal. Responding deputies and Courtright exchanged gunfire before Courtright was fatally shot, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim's Name: Wayne A. Courtright
Agency Responsible: Sonoma County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: November 19, 2013
County: Sonoma
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural