Authorities say officers were trying to interview Perneau in a motel room as part of a drug investigation. Authorities say that Perneau managed to pull a gun from his waistband while handcuffed and fired at the officers. The officers weren't hit. An officer from the Salina Police Department returned fire, killing Perneau.
Victim's Name: William Joseph Perneau
Agency Responsible: Mayes County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: January 29, 2013
County: Mayes
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural