Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Foley, AL: Authorities Release Name Of Suspect Shot And Killed By Foley Police

FOLEY, Alabama -

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office released the name of a man shot and killed by a Foley police officer Easter Sunday. Mark Everson was shot by an officer during a traffic stop when investigators say Everson pulled a rifle from his car and pointed the weapon at the officer.

News 5 talked to Everson's girlfriend and a good friend Monday about the deadly shooting. Some believe Everson, who had been acting unstable and aggressive lately, was trying to kill himself using "suicide by cop."

Foley Police Sgt. Dempsey Hunt, a 17 year police veteran, was placed on administrative leave. Investigators say the deadly shooting was justified...and say the officer had no choice but to use deadly force when Everson pointed the rifle at him.

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