Joel Anthony Nelson
Male, White
Date of the incident: 1/5/2016
Tumwater, Thurston, WA
93rd Ave SE
93rd Ave SE
A deputy stopped to question Nelson, who had run away upon seeing the patrol car, authorities said. While they were speaking, Nelson allegedly attacked the deputy before getting into the driver's seat of the patrol car. Officials said the deputy jumped onto the running board of the car and tried unsuccessfully to subdue Nelson with a stun gun. The deputy shot Nelson after he struck another vehicle while driving the patrol car.