Shannon Savela Killed by Troy Mayer, Jason Worm

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
205th Avenue and 270th Street
Mapping Police Violence:

Deputy Troy Mayer attempted to pull over David Savela's vehicle for speeding. Savela did not stop and a brief pursuit ensued and ended when Savela's vehicle became stuck in the snow. Savela refused to exit the vehicle. At this time, Shannon Savela arrived on the scene and approached Mayer and David. Mayer deployed his taser toward David but it was ineffective. Mayer then pulled David from his vehicle and a struggle ensued. Officer Jason Worm arrived on scene, instructing Shannon to leave and joining Mayer in the attempt to take David into custody. Police allege Shannon moved to another side of the vehicle and began shooting at Mayer and Worm. The officers took cover and allegedly David and Shannon fired at the officers. Both officers fired in response, killing both.

Killer: Troy Mayer, Jason Worm

Agency: Wadena County Sheriff's Office, Sebeka Police Department

Motive: Traffic violation

Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop

Body Camera: no

Official Disposition: Pending investigation

Victim Name: Shannon Savela

Death Date: February 27, 2021

County: Wadena

Geography: Rural

Gender: Male

Age: 36

Race: White

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Washington Post Database ID: 6646

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