Verlon Billy Stiles was shot and killed by Officers Michael Hollifield and Jeremy Altimus.Stiles was reportedly armed with a knife. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
Killer: Michael Hollifield, Jeremy Altimus
Agency: Spruce Pine Police Department
Motive: erratic behavior, fire
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Verlon Billy Stiles
Death Date: September 6, 2020
County: Mitchell
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Washington Post Database ID: 6145