Bernard Cottrell

Male, White

Date of the incident: 9/6/2016

Place of the incident:

Spencer, Roane, WV
WV-14 and Randolph Road

Family members were in the process of getting a mental hygiene petition in Roane County for Cottrell, due to the fact that he was a threat to himself and others. Cottrell was encountered by police driving south on Route 14 near Spencer. A vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended, and Cotrell pointed a firearm at the officers and was shot and killed.

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