An officer arrived at a convenience store and was told Dechant was in the store. The officer reportedly knew Dechant had a misdemeanor warrant out for her arrest. The officer approached Dechant outside and attempted to take her into custody. The officer claims Dechant reached into her bag and took out a gun. The officer shot and killed her.
Agency: Plainville Police Department
Motive: misdemeanor warrant
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Nicole Dechant
Death Date: June 27, 2021
County: Rooks
Geography: Rural
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6980