A deputy responding to a domestic call shot and killed Justin Dawley who allegedly had threatened his brother with a knife. It happened just after noon at a home. Deputies reportedly negotiated with the man for about 15 minutes when he lunged at them with the knife.
Agency: Nassau County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Domestic Disturbance-family (immediate)
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Justin Dawley
Death Date: October 16, 2020
County: Nassau
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack