Washington Parish deputies had been called to a home in Mount Hermon shortly after 10 p.m. because of a report of domestic violence. As the deputies arrived, Dustin Crain allegedly armed himself with two knives and confronted them, and they shot and killed him.
Agency: Washington Parish Sheriff's Office
Motive: domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Dustin A. Crain
Death Date: February 17, 2021
County: Washington
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knives
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing