Sheriff's deputy attempted to pull Nevels on County Road 243 in Smith Station because the van he was driving had been reported stolen. The suspect pulled over, but attempted to run the deputy over with the van as he approached. The deputy fired several times, shooting the suspect in the head; he later died at Columbus (Ga.) Regional Medical Center. A 7-year-old boy was in the passenger seat of the van, and was unharmed.
Victim's Name: Howard Edward Nevels
Agency Responsible: Lee County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 12, 2013
County: Lee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban