Police responded to reports of an armed man attempting to break into cars at a gas station. When officers arrived, the man fled to a nearby McDonald's. Police allege Tanner attempted to take a car from others, pointing a gun at them and later police. Officers shot and killed him.
Agency: Georgetown Police Department
Motive: attempted vehicle theft
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: DeShund Tanner
Death Date: April 9, 2021
County: Scott
Gender: Male
Age: 31
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: 6777