Deputy was called to a home after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. Shortly after arriving at the home, the deputy called for assistance. The deputy shot and killed Edwin J. Esker, but police have not said what prompted the deputy to kill Esker.
Victim's Name: Edwin J. "Beanie" Esker
Agency Responsible: Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: White
Date of Death: July 5, 2017
County: Monroe
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: chainsaw
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2746
Geography: Rural