Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Cameron Joel Cothern
Gender : Male
Age : 27
Race : White
Date : 04/06/2025
Location : U.S. 127 near Barnes Road
City : Mason
County : Ingham
State : Michigan
Agency : Ingham County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after allegedly threatening officers with knife
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 6, 2025, Ingham County deputies responded to reports of a man walking in and out of traffic on U.S. 127 near Barnes Road. Deputies encountered the man, who was armed with a knife. After attempts to de-escalate, the man advanced toward officers with the weapon. Deputies opened fire and killed him at the scene. Michigan State Police is investigating. The man’s identity has not been released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/07/knife-wielding-man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-walking-ingham-co-traffic/82972830007/
https://www.wilx.com/2025/04/07/deputy-involved-shooting-closes-part-us-127-near-mason/
https://www.fox47news.com/news/local-news/man-shot-killed-by-deputies-on-us-127-near-mason
