Officers were dispatched to arrest Ridley, who had outstanding warrants. When officers arrived, they allege Ridley was armed with a handgun. The officers shot and killed Ridley.
Agency: Webbers Falls Police Department
Motive: warrants
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Benjamin Ridley
Death Date: April 24, 2021
County: Muskogee
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 29
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: 6801