A deputy attempted to pull Caldwell over for speeding, and Caldwell did not stop. Other deputies joined the pursuit, until Caldwell eventually crashed his vehicle. Police claim Caldwell then exited the vehicle and shot at officers. A trooper returned fire and killed Caldwell.
Agency: Troup County Sheriff's Office, Harris County Sheriff's Office
Motive: speeding
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Kevin Christopher Caldwell
Death Date: June 8, 2021
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: car
Washington Post Database ID: 6917