Stretesky was killed during a confrontation when police attempted to serve warrants for his arrest, according to authorities. Stretesky shot and critically injured a deputy before being fatally struck.
Victim's Name: Neil Stretesky
Agency Responsible: Deuel County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 66
Race: White
Date of Death: December 3, 2015
County: Deuel
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1055
Geography: Rural