Deputies shot and killed Easter when he approached them with a handgun, police said. Someone from inside the Easter's house called 911 to report an intruder and another 911 caller said he was worried about his mental health.
Victim's Name: Lee Easter
Agency Responsible: Ada County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: White
Date of Death: April 28, 2016
County: Ada
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: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1499
Geography: Suburban