Police were called about 1 p.m. for a welfare check on Benjamin Lucas. Police reportedly attempted to speak with Lucas before he shot at police. One New Albany police officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Benjamin Banet Lucas
Agency Responsible: New Albany Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: April 6, 2019
County: Floyd
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: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4624
Geography: Suburban