Shawan F. Allen was a suspect in a home invasion and murder. He allegedly fired on approaching officers, and they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Shawan F. Allen
Agency Responsible: Copiah County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 22, 2019
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: attack
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4888
Geography: Rural