Around 8:45 a.m., police received a call regarding a man brandishing a gun during an argument with another person at a home. In addition to being armed, the subject was also reported to have possibly been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Around 9:52 a.m., an armored police vehicle stopped the truck, and the driver allegedly opened fire, and police shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Troy Matthew Sullenger
Agency Responsible: Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: January 2, 2020
County: Riverside
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 5350