Thomas attacked Officer Donald Privett with a metal pipe. The officer then fired his weapon. Thomas died on the way to a Springfield hospital. The officer was taken to the hospital in Cassville for his injuries, and was treated and released.
Victim's Name: John Thomas
Agency Responsible: Cassville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: June 10, 2014
County: Barry
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: pipe
Geography: Rural