Farrand's wife called 911 after he became enraged and suicidal about a mutual friend who had made an unwanted advance toward her. Farrand was armed when police arrived at the home. They removed the wife from the home then Farrand came outside brandishing a handgun. Three officers tried to talk him down, but Farrand put his finger on the trigger, and one of the officers shot him four times, killing him.
Victim's Name: Vincent John Farrand
Agency Responsible: Centerville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: White
Date of Death: April 13, 2014
County: Davis
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban