Robideau was pulled over for a traffic stop and allegedly shot an officer in the leg, before leaving in his car. Officers eventually tracked down Robideau, and Robideau drove off. Police allege Robideau eventually exited his vehicle with a gun and began firing at officers, who returned fire, killing Robideau.
Agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lake Saint Louis Police Department
Motive: traffic stop
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Joe Robideau
Death Date: April 29, 2021
County: Lincoln
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: car
Washington Post Database ID: 6809