Death by Cop 2026
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Name Withheld
Age : 17
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/03/2026
Location : South Gessner Road and West Bellfort Avenue
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/03/2026, a 17-year-old male was killed during a police pursuit in Houston, Texas. Houston police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle, but the driver continued driving, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, the stolen vehicle entered the intersection of South Gessner Road and West Bellfort Avenue and collided with another vehicle. The teenage driver was pronounced dead at the scene. An occupant of the other vehicle sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital. Authorities stated the investigation into the pursuit and crash is ongoing.