Deputies responded to a call of a man allegedly selling drugs. When they arrived, Peterson ran. Police sent out a press release alleging Peterson had a handgun, and shortly after producing the gun three deputies fired. Few other details exist around the circumstances of the incident.
Agency: Clark County Sheriff's Department
Motive: Selling drugs
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Kevin Peterson Jr.
Death Date: October 29, 2020
County: Clark
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6272