Troopers responded to reports of a man acting unusually. Jenkins reportedly became combative when the trooper confronted him. The trooper used a stun gun on Jenkins. The trooper claims Jenkins pointed a gun and fired at the trooper. The trooper allegedly attempted to get Jenkins' gun, and claims Jenkins pointed the gun at the trooper again. The trooper shot and killed Jenkins.
Agency: Michigan State Police
Motive: erratic behavior
Confrontation Type: Other
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Randy Lee Jenkins
Death Date: July 10, 2021
County: Shiawassee
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 7006