The Grayson County Sheriff's Office received information that Brian Abbott, who was wanted, was at a home in Caneyville. Abbott reportedly was inside the home and armed with two knives. Abbott allegedly charged toward the deputies, who shot and killed them.
Agency: Grayson County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Warrant
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Unavailable
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Brian Richard Abbott
Death Date: January 21, 2021
County: Grayson
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6543