Michael Forest Reinoehl was accused of gunning down Aaron J. Danielson, 39, after clashes erupted between Trump supporters and counter-protesters. He was shot and killed near Lacey, Washington, after he emerged from an apartment that was under surveillance and allegedly had a gun when confronted. Media reports suggested he was killed by deputy U.S. marshals. Others suggested the officers were from Washington State Department of Corrections, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department and the Lakewood Police Department.
Agency: U.S. Marshals Service
Motive: Warrant (arrest-murder)
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Michael Forest Reinoehl
Death Date: September 3, 2020
County: Thurston
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6139