Jimmy Lee Lawson Killed by Shelby County Sheriff's Office

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
9591 Osborn Rd
Mapping Police Violence:

Deputies responded to a call about a violent man. Jimmy Lee Lawson, a convicted sex offender who had at least two prior domestic violence incidents this year, allegedly walked out on the driveway armed with a knife. The deputies opened fire, killing Lawson.

Victim's Name: Jimmy Lee Lawson

Agency Responsible: Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 48

Race: White

Date of Death: December 17, 2016

County: Shelby

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: undetermined

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2132

Geography: Suburban

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