Deputies were called regarding a suicidal man parked along Highway 31. Deputies contacted Charles Nicholls Jr. who was holding a gun to his head. Deputies ordered him to drop the weapon, but he refused to comply with commands. Deputies continued to negotiate with Nicholls for more than half an hour before they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Charles John Nicholls Jr.
Agency Responsible: Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 16, 2020
County: Hancock
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun