Massey was a passenger in a car that was stopped by police at 431 South Wrecker Service in Eufaula when he was shot multiple times by police. Massey caused the vehicle to accelerate, dragging one of the officers, according to a statement released Wednesday from Mayor Jack Tibbs. The traffic stop about 45 miles south of Columbus developed into a drug-trafficking investigation.
Victim's Name: Cameron Massey
Agency Responsible: Barbour County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 15, 2013
County: Barbour
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Rural