White was initially shot at by police after he entered an unlocked apartment and was brandishing a knife. Police later found White, who was apparently suffering from a mental illness, holding a knife to his throat and shot him after he failed to put the knife down.
Victim's Name: Jason D. White
Agency Responsible: Columbus Division of Police
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 17, 2013
County: Franklin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban