Justin Oakes Killed by Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
8470 Earl D Lee Blvd
Mapping Police Violence:

Justin Oakes came into the sheriff's office looking for a place to stay at around 10:30 p.m. He asked deputies for water, which they provided, and then remained in the vicinity of the sheriff's office until 2 a.m. Oakes went inside the restroom where he called 9-1-1 several times and claimed he had been poisoned. A deputy and commander attempted to enter the restroom, but he pushed against the door, not allowing them inside. He was shocked with stun guns, but then allegedly stabbed the deputy twice in the leg and wounded the commander. Oakes was shot and killed.

Victim's Name: Justin Oakes

Agency Responsible: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 32

Race: White

Date of Death: April 18, 2018

County: Douglas

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: Yes

Washington Post Database ID: 3626

Geography: Suburban

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