Police responded to reports that a man had taken people hostage inside of a convenience store. Police attempted to speak with Hill from the parking lot, and Hill was reportedly uncooperative. At one point, Hill left the building and allegedly pointed a long gun at officers. Police shot and killed him.
Agency: Luray Police Department, Shenandoah Police Department, Page County Sheriff's Office, National Park Police
Motive: hostage situation
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: De'Shon Hill
Death Date: June 22, 2021
County: Page
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 7000