Tompkins allegedly refused to keep his hands out of his pockets while talking to officers who had been dispatched to respond to reports of a suicidal man. Police said Tomkins then pulled out what appeared to be a handgun, prompting officers to fire. Police said they subsequently discovered that Tompkins had ingested a large quantity of rat poison.
Victim's Name: Eric Tompkins
Agency Responsible: Ardmore Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: August 9, 2015
County: Carter
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 717
Geography: Suburban