Deputies were trying to serve an involuntary commitment order on a man 4:45 p.m. Adrian Jason Roberts was the subject of the order. When deputies made contact with Roberts, he allegedly charged at them with a machete. One of the deputies shot and killed him.
Killer: Justin Michael Evans
Agency: Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Serve involuntary commitment order
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Adrian Jason Roberts
Death Date: August 18, 2020
County: Cumberland
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: machete
Threat Level: other
Washington Post Database ID: 6093