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John Thompson

Gender : Male

Age : 42

Race : White

Date : 07/18/2024

Location : 37813 Rd M

City : Mancos

County : Montezuma

State : Colorado

Agency : Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 18, 2024, at approximately 9:35 a.m., deputies from the Montezuma County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at 37813 Road M, north of Mancos, Colorado. The call was made by John Thompson's sister, who expressed concern for her disabled mother, Thompson's elderly mother, residing with him. Earlier that morning, at 6:45 a.m., the La Plata County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate Thompson after he reportedly pointed a gun at a La Plata County resident and fled in a gray Dodge pickup truck. Upon arrival, deputies observed Thompson in the driveway. He approached his gray Dodge pickup, retrieved a large-caliber rifle, and advanced toward the deputies in a threatening manner. In response, deputies discharged their firearms, striking Thompson. Despite immediate medical aid, Thompson, 42, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Neither deputy was injured during the incident. The 22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office later cleared the deputies of potential charges, determining that criminal charges against them were not warranted. The officers were cleared.
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Last update: Dec. 1, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.the-journal.com/articles/armed-mancos-man-shot-dead-after-refusing-deputies-commands/
https://www.the-journal.com/articles/da-clears-montezuma-county-deputy-sergeant-in-fatal-july-shooting/