Police got a call about a burglary at DJ's Bar and Grill. When officers arrived, they saw a man, Austin M. Durham, race out of the business. Two Jerseyville officers and one Jersey County deputy ran after the suspect for several blocks. Then, between two houses, police said Durham turned and fired, hitting Officer Nathan Miller twice. Miller shot and killed Durham.
Victim's Name: Austin M. Durham
Agency Responsible: Jerseyville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Date of Death: June 13, 2017
County: Jersey
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: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2657
Geography: Rural