Dawson fought with his girlfriend, took her hostage with a knife to her throat. Police tried to physically take the knife, shooting and killing Dawson during the fight.
Victim's Name: Terrence Dawson
Agency Responsible: Blytheville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 18, 2013
County: Mississippi
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Rural