Deputy Justin Nawman was patrolling Buck Creek State Park and reportedly saw Michael Spencer, who had blood on his hands and neck, and carrying a knife. Spencer allegedly ran at Nawman, and was shot and killed by the deputy.
Victim's Name: Michael Allen Spencer
Agency Responsible: Clark County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: June 23, 2019
County: Clark
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4811
Geography: Rural