A deputy was called to serve an order of protection against Ronald Stuart Chipman, who pointed a firearm at the deputy, and more police were called in. Chipman barricaded himself inside his residence. Chipman fired at officers from inside the residence. Lake Havasu City police officers shot and killed Chipman.
Agency: Lake Havasu City Police Department
Motive: Serve order of protection
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Ronald Stuart Chipman
Death Date: August 19, 2020
County: Mohave
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6103