J C Hawkins Jr, 42
Charlottesville, Virginia
October 13, 2017
Agencies: Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) | Charlottsville Police Department Virginia
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
Police said this happened as a part of protocol, pending the outcome of the investigation by Virginia State Police and review by the Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney.
Forty-two-year-old J.C. Hawkins, Jr. was shot and killed by police on Friday after a sexual assault and robbery at a home on Riverside Avenue.
Officers say Hawkins sexually assaulted and robbed a 72-year-old woman.
The victim gave a description matching Hawkins, and when officers caught up with him, he ran away.
Police said Hawkins waded into the Rivanna River nearby and pointed a gun at officers when he was shot and later died.
Police said there is no threat to the community.
The Virginia State Police is handling the investigation into the shooting.
Additional Resources:
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/1787000617994734 added October 23, 2017 10:06
- http://www.nbc29.com/story/36591949/charlottesville-police-suspect-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-near-rivanna-trail added October 23, 2017 10:06
- http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Officers-placed-on-paid-administrative-leave-following-shooting-450911743.html added October 23, 2017 10:06