Jason D. Whittemore was wanted in a homicide in Portland. Police said he tried to get into several homes in Allen County. Deputies responded just before 4:45 p.m. and confronted Whittemore. Deputies said Whittemore showed a weapon and refused to follow commands. Deputy Tim Robinson shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Jason D. Whittemore
Agency Responsible: Allen County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: White
Date of Death: January 12, 2018
County: Simpson
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: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3314
Geography: Rural