Greenville Police Officers went to a home to serve a mental health warrant. While at the scene, Rudolph discharged a firearm at officers before barricading himself in his basement. Kentucky State Police Special Response Team was requested and began negotiations with Rudolph. Rudolph exited his home brandishing a rifle. In response, a Kentucky State Trooper discharged his weapon, striking him.
Agency: Greenville Police Department, Kentucky State Troopers
Motive: Warrant (mental health)
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Unavailable
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Darren W. Randolph
Death Date: October 17, 2020
County: Muhlenberg
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: White
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: 6236