Deputies were called to a home around 10 p.m. in response to a domestic disturbance. James Brian Kay allegedly had shot multiple people in the home with a shotgun. Kay came out of the house with a shotgun and fired in the direction of a patrol car, police said. Deputy James Justice shot and killed Kay.
Victim's Name: James Brian Kay
Agency Responsible: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: May 13, 2018
County: Franklin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3690
Geography: Rural