Police killings
2013-2020

Ernest F. McKnight Jr.

Male, Unknown race

Date of the incident: 11/4/2014

Kitts Hall, Lawrence, OH
Township Road 246

Investigators were executing a warrant at a home on Township Road 246 when they say they were confronted by Ernest F. McKnight, Jr, 64. They say McKnight pointed a weapon at them, and refused to put it down. Sheriff Jeff Lawless said Detective Aaron Bollinger, fearing for his life, shot McKnight.