Butler County Sheriff's Office made a traffic stop on a vehicle that was believed to have people who had outstanding warrants. During attempts to positively identify the passenger, Clark became aggressive and got involved in a fight with Deputy Chris Reneer. During the fight the driver of the vehicle got out. Reneer used his taser on Clark, who gained access to the driver's side of the vehicle and accelerated, dragging Deputy Reneer. Reneer shot and killed Clark.
Victim's Name: Randy Clark Jr.
Agency Responsible: Butler County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: White
Date of Death: November 6, 2016
County: Butler
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2019
Geography: Rural