The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on paid leave during the investigation into the death of 50-year-old Marty Hutto.

An Alabama deputy shot and killed a man who pointed a modified flare gun at him after fleeing a traffic stop, law enforcement officials said.

The Lawrence County Sheriff's office said 50 year old Marty Hutto was shot and killed on Saturday after he pointed a gun at the deputy. Investigators said they later discovered it was a flare gun loaded with a modified 12-guage shotgun shell, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.

The sheriff's department said the deputy was trying to stop Hutto who was driving a truck down the center of the road. They said Hutto first threw bottles and nails at the deputy's car. After his truck became disabled, Hutto got out of the truck and pointed the flare gun at the deputy, the sheriff's office said.

The sheriff's office said Hutto had outstanding warrants for domestic violence.

Hutto’s family said in an interview with BBC News that they’re frustrated with a lack of information from the sheriff’s office. 

Family members also told the news station that they learned of Hutto’s death on Facebook.

“He didn’t deserve this, not the way he got shot down. We just want justice for our brother, because this ain’t right,” Hutto’s sister, Cathy Hill said.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said on Monday that it is reviewing the incident at the request of the sheriff as the deputy is on paid leave during the investigation.