Police killings
2013-2020

John O'Handley

Male, White

Date of the incident: 8/16/2016

Augusta, Hampshire, WV
US-50

O'Handley was arrested after police found stolen property, explosives and a meth lab on his property, police said. During the investigation and arraignment, O'Handley was cooperative. After his arraignment he was placed in a vehicle to be taken with another man to the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail. O'Handley was placed in the backseat. O'Handley asked the deputy to place the handcuffs in front. The deputy then moved the handcuffs from behind O'Handley's back to the front. During the trip along U.S. Route 50, O'Handley attempted to take the deputy's gun. A struggle began while the deputy was driving. During the struggle O'Handley was shot and killed.