A Westerville officer pulled over Montgomery's car for a routine traffic stop, and as he approached the car saw Montgomery holding a handgun. After he refused commands to drop the weapon, the officer opened fire, fatally shooting Montgomery.
Victim's Name: John W. Montgomery
Agency Responsible: Westerville Division of Police
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: November 11, 2013
County: Delaware
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban