Officers were investigating Sears for a felony probation violation and alleged drug sales. Police allege Sears pulled a weapon on officers and two officers shot and killed him.
Agency: Columbia Police Department
Motive: probation violation/drug sales
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: James Sears
Death Date: May 26, 2021
County: Boone
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Washington Post Database ID: 6889