Close was shot dead after allegedly charging at police from his home with a baseball bat and a poker. Officers had arrived in response to a 911 call in which Close reportedly said he was murdering someone. Police said they found Close's girlfriend bludgeoned to death inside the house.
Victim's Name: Kevin Close
Agency Responsible: Seagoville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Race: White
Date of Death: November 28, 2015
County: Dallas
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: baseball bat and fireplace poker
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1040
Geography: Rural