A healthcare worker called 911 to report that Schlosser, a military veteran, was suicidal and had weapons in his home, authorities said. Police said deputies attempted to take Schlosser into custody using 'less lethal means' before fatally shooting him.
Victim's Name: Joseph Schlosser
Agency Responsible: Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 69
Race: White
Date of Death: September 15, 2016
County: Hernando
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1886
Geography: Suburban