Man’s identity released, police withhold dash cam video
The man who took his own life in Quitman on Jan. 11 after refusing commands by police has been identified as Austin John Sona, 25, of Elkhorn, Neb.
The identification is contained in a police incident report, which was obtained by the Wood County Monitor through an open records request.
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Man’s identity released, police withhold dash cam video
The man who took his own life in Quitman on Jan. 11 after refusing commands by police has been identified as Austin John Sona, 25, of Elkhorn, Neb.
The identification is contained in a police incident report, which was obtained by the Wood County Monitor through an open records request.
The Monitor has also sought police dash cam video of the incident. Quitman police have refused the request and are seeking an Attorney General’s opinion.
Sona took his own life with a handgun in a 2004 Honda Accord during a traffic stop at the Exxon station at 412 South Main St. After reportedly being non-compliant and refusing commands by police, Sona killed himself, according to police.
He was the sole occupant of the vehicle, according to information provided by Quitman police.
