Robertson and another drive got in a dispute. Deputies say Robertson got out of his vehicle and confronted the other driver, allegedly with a handgun. Deputies then followed Robertson and when confronted Robertson allegedly pulled a gun. Deputies shot him multiple times.
Agency: Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Motive: dispute
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Royce Robertston
Death Date: February 15, 2021
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: car
Washington Post Database ID: 6615