Stephen Steele

Deadly force

Deputies were called at 7:47 p.m. to a home in reference to a domestic disturbance. The caller said Stephen Steele was becoming violent with his girlfriend. Upon the deputies' arrival, Steele fled to a camper behind the house. Deputies said Steele was threatening to commit suicide with a knife. He cut his wrists and made slashing motions at his throat. Deputies said they tried to de-escalate the situation, but as they were trying to determine a plan of action, Steele charged at deputies with the knife, and one shot and killed him.