Roane County deputies responded to a complaint of a man attempting to start a fight with neighbors on Kettle Road. Upon arrival, Deputy Mike King encountered Nichols on the front porch of the home. Nichols did not comply with King's directions and allegedly moved towards a weapon. King then shot Nichols.
Killer: Mike King
Agency: Roane County Sheriff's Department
Motive: Disordely Conduct
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Michael Nichols
Death Date: October 22, 2020
County: Roane
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Washington Post Database ID: 6263