Two deputies made contact with Helgerson Jr. at a residence in the Millville Township. The deputies attempted to arrest him on outstanding warrants. Helgerson Jr. tried to run away. Deputies caught up with him and found that he was carrying a weapon. Police said he tried to fight with the deputies and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Roger B. Helgerson Jr.
Agency Responsible: Grant County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: White
Date of Death: September 1, 2017
County: Grant
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2915
Geography: Rural