Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 04/02/2023
Location : SW Parkway
City : Wichita Falls
County : Archer
State : Texas
Agency : Archer County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Archer County deputies saw a vehicle run into a curb on Southwest Parkway near Sisk Road and attempted to stop the vehicle.
It fled and hit two cars in the process. The person came to an eventual stop on Southwest Parkway near K-Mart Drive. The unnamed driver had committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/04/02/one-dead-after-high-speed-chase-southwest-parkway/
Jose Luis Hernandez
Age :66
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 04/02/2023
Location : 100 block of Pan American Drive
City : Livingston
County : Polk
State : Texas
Agency : Livingston PD, Polk County SO, DPS, Livingston PD, Polk County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pointing gun
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police received a call regarding a man threatening people with a gun at a gas station. When they arrived, they found Jose Luis Hernandez allegedly pointing a gun at customers. Police claim he pointed his gun at them. They shot and killed him in the 100 block of Pan American Drive in Livingston.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_92809490-d260-11ed-a477-4fc0682354e6.html
Isaiah James Rael
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/29/2023
Location : 7600 block of Campos St
City : El Paso
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : El Paso County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) deputies received reports of a man with a gun in the 76000 block of Campos Street in Canutillo. A shootout ensued and 43-year-old Isiah James Rael was shot and killed by El Paso deputies.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/developingman-killed-in-epcso-officer-involved-shooting/
Michael Nunez
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/28/2023
Location : Unknown
City : DeSoto
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Grand Prairie Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged breaking and entering
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Michael Nunez was a school teacher who had mental health issues for which his family says the system had failed him. On the day of his death, he suddenly walked out of school, sent random illogical text messages to family who feared his mental status was disintegrating. He ended up in a park, knocking over trash cans, behaving erratically and he was booked into jail with a plan that he would be sent to Parkland Psych ER. His family was finally able to get a mental health warrant and planned to have him hospitalized but found out that he had been released from jail, had landed in someone’s yard and was reportedly armed and trying to enter someone’s residence. Police arrived and shot and killed him 30 minutes after his warrant to send him to mental health had been signed. DeSoto police chief Costa said that he had not been a danger to self or others.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-desoto-leaves-one-dead
Paul Palafox
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/28/2023
Location : S Mesquite Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Officer(s) : Christian Valadez, Luis Torres, Detective Regino Segura, Detective James Van Kirk
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after injuring man
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio PDallege that Palafox shot a man in the leg during an argument. Palafox drove away after the shooting. Police went to Palafox's house off South Mesquite Street. When police arrived, Palafox reportedly "positioned himself between two cars with the doors open" to shield himself and opened fire on police. Officers Christian Valadez, Detective Regino Segura and Detective James Kirk shot and killed Palafox.
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Michael Anthony Oles
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/26/2023
Location : DoubleTree Hotel
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after being served warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals shot and killed Michael Anthony Oles on the floor of a parking garage of the Double Tree Hotel. They had been looking for Oles in connection with an assault elsewhere. Police did not provide an answer whether Oles had been armed or not when killed.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/24/2023
Location : 2900 block of Lotta Rd
City : Karnack
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while fight in progress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County deputies responded to a fight in the 2900 block of Lotta Road in Karnack. They shot and killed a man and did not give more information.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksla.com/2023/03/24/officer-involved-shooting-reported-harrison-co/
Odel D. Love Hicks Jr.
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/23/2023
Location : Lotta Rd
City : Marshall
County : Harrison
State : Texas
Agency : Harrison County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police on domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
OnMarch 23, 2023, 51-year-old Odel D.Love Hicks Jr., was shot and killed by Harrison County Sheriff’s Office deputies while they were responding to a domestic fight in progress at a home on Lotta Road.
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Alberto Montes II
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/23/2023
Location : 6 N Sam Houston Parkway E
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : FBI, Waller County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Alleged kidnapping
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The FBI and Walter County deputies were sent to a hotel where a migrant allegedly held hostage. Police and FBI agents both fired shots and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktsa.com/1-dead-hostages-rescued-after-multiday-standoff-in-texas-fbi-says/
https://abc13.com/houston-crime-fbi-raid-hostage-rescue-kidnapped-migrants/13092058/
Kevin Keith Langemeier
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/21/2023
Location : 2000 block of Paramount Blvd
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kevin Keith Langemeier was a social media autism influencer who was suffering from a mental health crisis when killed. He held a rifle in the 2000 block of Paramount Boulevard. A caller told police the man had made threats. Amarillo PD arrived and state that the man held or pointed the rifle and they shot and killed him.
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Hernan Gutierrez
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/19/2023
Location : 1910 Bennett Ave
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas PD
Officer(s) : Matthew McLain, Kimberley Esquivel
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during stolen car investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dallas Police were called to 1910 Bennett Avenue that a man believed to be involved in a stolen vehicle case earlier this month was present at the location. They encountered Hernan Gutierrez in a parking lot. Police fought with him, attempted to use a taser on him. Police allege that Gutierrez pulled out a gun and fired one round. Officer Esquivel pulled out her handgun and shot one time, hitting Gutierrez. Gutierrez fell down, was handcuffed and died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://dpdbeat.com/2023/03/22/officer-involved-shooting-on-bennett-avenue/
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-police-shooting-officer-man-critical-condition-gun/
George Arness
Age :72
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2023
Location : FM 1764+FM 2004
City : LaMarque
County : Galveston
State : Texas
Agency : Texas City PD
Officer(s) : Joseph Waggoner
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Civilian motorist killed by police SUV
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
George Arness was killed when the vehicle he was operating was involved in a crash with Texas City police officerJoseph Waggoner at about 10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of FM 1764 and FM 2004. The Texas City police officer was responding to the La Marque area to assist with a call. The sheriff's office could not say if the officer had his lights on at the time. It's also unclear how fast the officer was driving and police did not comment who was at fault in the crash.
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Manuel Saldana Jr.
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/17/2023
Location : US 59
City : Louise
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Ganado PD, Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ganado PD pulled over a car at a U.S. 59 exit on the west side of Louise. Manuel Saldana Jr. exited his vehicle, provided his drivers’ license and told police he had a felony record. He also told police he had a gun in the car. He was cooperative and forthcoming. Police nevertheless tried to handcuff him and they allege that in the process, they discovered a gun in the vehicle, apparently the gun he had told them about. Under police attack despite cooperating, Saldana ran back to his car and sped off. Police took up chase and found the car had crashed and rolled, ejecting Saldana. Neither Ganado PD nor Texas DPS provided BWC or dashcam footage.
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Maria Tambunga 1 of 4
Age :65
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/13/2023
Location : State Hwy163+E service road of FL-10
City : Ozona
County : Crockett
State : Texas
Agency : Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On Mar. 13, 2023, Crockett County Sheriff's Office had attempted to stop a truck for speeding and escalated a chase that lasted until the truck being chased crashed into 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 of Maria Taubunga and her granddaughter Emilia Tambunga. They both died. Two other people died in the crash who were reportedly undocumented migrants, 45-year-old male from Jalpan De Serra, QRO Mexico and a 42-year-old male from San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, OAK Mexico, both unnamed by DPS. This police chase for a speeding vehicle was responsible for the deaths of 4 people.
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Emilia Tambunga 2 of 4
Age :7
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/13/2023
Location : State Hwy163 + E service road of fI-10
City : Ozona
County : Crockett
State : Texas
Agency : Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On Mar. 13, 2023, Crockett County Sheriff's Office had attempted to stop a truck for speeding and escalated a chase that lasted until the truck being chased crashed into 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 of Maria Taubunga and her granddaughter Emilia Tambunga. They both died. Two other people died in the crash who were reportedly undocumented migrants, 45-year-old male from Jalpan De Serra, QRO Mexico and a 42-year-old male from San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, OAK Mexico, both unnamed by DPS. This police chase for a speeding vehicle was responsible for the deaths of 4 people.
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Name Not Disclosed 3 of 4
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/13/2023
Location : State Hwy163 + E service road of fI-10
City : Ozona
County : Crockett
State : Texas
Agency : Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On Mar. 13, 2023, Crockett County Sheriff's Office had attempted to stop a truck for speeding and escalated a chase that lasted until the truck being chased crashed into 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 of Maria Taubunga and her granddaughter Emilia Tambunga. They both died. Two other people died in the crash who were reportedly undocumented migrants, 45-year-old male from Jalpan De Serra, QRO Mexico and a 42-year-old male from San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, OAK Mexico, both unnamed by DPS. This police chase for a speeding vehicle was responsible for the deaths of 4 people.
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Name Not Disclosed 4 of 4
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/13/2023
Location : State Hwy163 + E service road of fI-10
City : Ozona
County : Crockett
State : Texas
Agency : Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On Mar. 13, 2023, Crockett County Sheriff's Office had attempted to stop a truck for speeding and escalated a chase that lasted until the truck being chased crashed into 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 of Maria Taubunga and her granddaughter Emilia Tambunga. They both died. Two other people died in the crash who were reportedly undocumented migrants, 45-year-old male from Jalpan De Serra, QRO Mexico and a 42-year-old male from San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, OAK Mexico, both unnamed by DPS. This police chase for a speeding vehicle was responsible for the deaths of 4 people.
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Danny Ray Jackson
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/12/2023
Location : Loop 281+SH 31
City : Longview
County : Gregg
State : Texas
Agency : White Oak PD, Longview PD, Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS started a chase in White Oak after seeing a vehicle driving with a flat tire. Longview PD joined the chase. The driver stopped and exited the vehicle and allegedly shot at officer and began to flee on foot. Police allege he pointed his weapon at officers who shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kltv.com/2023/03/12/vehicle-chase-leads-officer-involved-shooting/
Alejandro Saucedo
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/09/2023
Location : E Live Oak St & S Milam Street
City : Seguin
County : Guadalupe
State : Texas
Agency : SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by SWAT during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Seguin PD had been chasing Alejandro Saucedo for a traffic stop. They allege that 42-year-old Alejandro Saucedo of Marion pointed a firearm at Guadalupe County SWAT. SWAT had been called and gas was deployed to get the driver out of the car and eventually led to an exchange of gunfire between the driver and police around 4:43 a.m. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/seguin-police-shooting-death-17828937.php
https://seguintoday.com/2023/03/10/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-area-man-dead/
Adrian Castillo
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/07/2023
Location : 3900 block of Glenhaven Drive
City : Garland
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Garland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during car chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On Monday evening on 03/07/2023, Garland PD allege they were trying to pull over a white car on South Jupiter Road, but the driver took off and police initiated a chase. The brief chase came to an end in the 3900 block of Glenhaven Drive when the vehicle drove up into a front yard. The driver got out of the vehicle and reportedly produced a handgun and police claim that he began shooting at them. Garland PD fired shots and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/garland-man-shot-by-police-officers-after-chase-dies
George Alejandro
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/07/2023
Location : 8406 Mosley Road and Bryant Street
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Hitchcock Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Hitchcock PD arrived at 8406 Mosley Road and Bryant Street and 3 officers were attempting to arrest George Alejandro on a child sexual assault warrant. He jumped into an 18-wheeler-type truck and sped off and reportedly said “I’m not going back.” Two officers shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc13.com/man-shot-by-police-suspect-officer-involved-shooting-open-fire/12925689/
Brett Cameron Carter
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/02/2023
Location : CR 192+CR 193
City : Liverpool
County : Brazoria
State : Texas
Agency : Lake Jackson PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in stolen truck
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers received a call about a man in a dumpster and when they arrived, the man allegedly fled in a stolen vehicle. He hit multiple vehicles. Lake Jackson PD used stop sticks and the man allegedly exited the vehicle and approached officers with a knife. Police then shot him multiple times, killing him.
An eyewitness who was across the street at a Dollar General and witnessed the crash and shooting, challenges the police narrative, stating that the car was in a ditch at such an angle that the man could not extricate himself and that he had no weapon. A second witness also challenged the police story.
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Jose Guzman 1 of 4
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/25/2023
Location : Rio Bravo border
City : Rio Bravo
County : Webb
State : Texas
Agency : CBP Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by CBP chase crash of vehicle carrying undocumented migrants
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
CBP officers hunted a vehicle full of migrants until the vehicle crashed, killing 4, injuring 5 people under Operation Lone Star.
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Name Not Disclosed 2 of 4
Age :
Gender :Not Disclosed
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/25/2023
Location : Rio Bravo border
City : Rio Bravo
County : Webb
State : Texas
Agency : CBP Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by CBP chase crash with a vehicle carrying crash of vehicle carrying undocumented migrants
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
CBP officers hunted a vehicle full of migrants until the vehicle crashed, killing 4, injuring 5 people under Operation Lone Star.
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Name Not Disclosed 3 of 4
Age :
Gender :Not Disclosed
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/25/2023
Location : Rio Bravo border
City : Rio Bravo
County : Webb
State : Texas
Agency : CBP Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by CBP chase crash with vehicle carrying undocumented migrants
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
CBP officers hunted a vehicle full of migrants until the vehicle crashed, killing 4, injuring 5 people under Operation Lone Star.
SOURCE LINKS :
CBP officers hunted a vehicle full of migrants until the vehicle crashed, killing 4, injuring 5 people.
Name Not Disclosed 4 of 4
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/25/2023
Location : Rio Bravo border
City : Rio Bravo
County : Webb
State : Texas
Agency : CBP Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by CBP chase crash with vehicle carrying undocumented migrants
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
CBP officers hunted a vehicle full of migrants until the vehicle crashed, killing 4, injuring 5 people under Operation Lone Star.
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Joe Michael Goss
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/21/2023
Location : Indian Trail+E Veterans Memorial Blvd
City : Harker Heights
County : Bell
State : Texas
Agency : Harker Heights PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harker Heights PD attempted a traffic stop at Indian Trail and East Veterans Memorial Highway. The man fled the vehicle and ran from officers who chased him in foot pursuit. They allege that the man had a knife and they shot and killed him.Policereportedly refuse to release BWC of this event.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/18/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD were sent on a mental health call. An altercation ensued and two officers received cuts from a knife to the face. Police shot and killed the man.
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Jon Cuong Tran Le
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 02/18/2023
Location : 13300 block of Agarita Lane+Synott Rd+Westpark Tollway
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : S. Nguyen, C. Eko
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD were called on 02/18/2023 and arrived on the scene to help an "individual in crisis." A family was present as well. When officers tried to approach the man, he cut them superficially with a knife. Houston PD officers Nguyen and Egko shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-officers-stabbed-17792759.php
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/suspect-shot-after-stabbing-2-police-officers-in-west-houston
https://cityofhouston.news/investigation-into-fatal-shooting-at-13310-agarita-lane/
Tyquorious Walker
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/15/2023
Location : 13400 US 59 S
City : Houston
County : Fort Bend
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police department
Officer(s) : M. Meyer, A. Reyes, R. Trevino, A. Abreu-Maldonado, T. Hansen, G. Greenlea, and Z. Thomas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Shortly before 10 p.m. on 02/15/2023 police officers including members of the gang unit were at a Valero gas station and reportedly saw an assault rifle, pistol and drugs in an unoccupied vehicle parked in the 4000 block of Synott Road. Houston PD set up surveillance and when they saw a man get into the car and drive off, they tried a traffic stop. When the car did not stop, they escalated a high-speed chase that ended in a shootout in Sugar Land during which Houston PD shot and killed Tyquorious Walker at 13400 US 59 S. Seven officers simultaneously fired an unknown number of bullets and killed Walker. Walker had been speaking to family during the chase. Three of the officers who shot him had been special detectives with the gang unit of HPD.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cw39.com/news/local/suspect-shot-killed-by-hpd-officers-after-chase-shootout-in-sugar-land/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-suspect-dead-shootout-sugar-land
Mark Bennett Hopkins
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/08/2023
Location : 900 block of Spring Loop
City : College Station
County : Brazos
State : Texas
Agency : College Station Police Department
Officer(s) : Dakota Norris
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during extensive multi-location raid
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
College Station PD conducted a wider sting operation of multiple local residences and an unknown number of officers entered a residence in the 900 block of Spring Loop in College Station, TX. Police allege that Mark Bennett Hopkins fired a shotgun at intruding police and was shot dead by officer Dakota Norris. It is unknown how many officers participated. Police state that this was one of multiple simultaneous raids on several residences. The officers were cleared by a Grand Jury and shooter officer Dakota Norris has returned to work.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wtaw.com/man-who-fired-at-college-station-police-during-a-search-warrant-is-killed/
Apolinar Lozano III
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/04/2023
Location : Love's Truck Stop located at 3000 Mountain Pass Boulevard
City : Anthony
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : EPSO plainclothes
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by plainclothes police in stolen car investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
El Paso deputies received a stolen vehicle call and a number of plainclothes boxed it in. Apolinar Lozano allegedly tried to break free and hit one of the plainclothes cars and an unknown number of officers opened fire, killing him. No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktsm.com/news/heavy-police-presence-at-i-10-and-anthony-exit-0/
Victoria Lauren Edwards
Age :29
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/04/2023
Location : Greenbelt Corridor Park
City : Arlington
County : Denton
State : Texas
Agency : Arlington PD, Denton County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police when found in hospital with weapon
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Arlington PD and Denton County deputies allege that Victoria Edwards walked into an area hospital with a gun, made suicidal comments and then left the area. Police found her car at a nearby park and found her on a trail. Police allege that she pointed it at police who shot and killed her. An unknown number of officers from Arlington PD and Denton County Sheriff’s Office fired shots at her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://dallasexpress.com/crime/woman-killed-by-officers-at-local-hospital/
Jawuan Nalick Mullins
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/04/2023
Location : Interstate Highway+I-20
City : Eastland
County : Eastland
State : Texas
Agency : Cisco Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jawuan Nalick Mullins, 29, refused a traffic stop, was chased into fatal crash by police. Police did not accuse him of any crimes. He had had some negative experiences with police in the past which may explain why he would not stop for a traffic stop.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/man-evading-police-causes-fatal-crash-in-eastland/
William “Dock” Boyd Estes
Age :77
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/03/2023
Location : 100 block of West 22nd St
City : Hooks
County : Bowie
State : Texas
Agency : Hooks PD, Bowie County SO, Texarkana SWAT
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man fired a shot at workers in front of his home in a bucket truck. Hooks PD and Bowie County deputies arrived and he fired shots at them. SWAT arrived and shot CS gas into the home. Estes committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2023/feb/03/update-hooks-standoff-ends-in-death-of-barricaded/
James Cross
Age :68
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/02/2023
Location : 31700 block of Oak Crossing
City : Magnolia
County : Montgomery
State : Texas
Agency : Montgomery County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
James Cross called 911 to report a man with a gun. When officers arrived and encountered Cross, he was allegedly armed and pointed his gun at officers who responded by shooting James Cross. He died approximately 25 days later.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/victim-of-magnolia-officer-involved-shooting-dies/
Brandon Duvall
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/30/2023
Location : 23000 block of County Road 459
City : Tyler
County : Smith
State : Texas
Agency : Smith County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brandon Duvall, 32, was reportedly involved in domestic violence situation and Smith County Sheriff’s deputies were to the 23000 block of County Road 459 in the northwestern portion of the county. Police arrived and Duvall allegedly pointed a pistol at them but did not shoot and instead fled in a vehicle. While officers chased the fleeing vehicle, Duvall lost control of it and struck a power pole at the end of his driveway. Shots were reportedly heard. It is unclear whether Duvall fired any gun or if the deputies did all the shooting but at the end of the confrontation, Duvall was dead. Police admit that a child was present on premises when he was shot to death. No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kltv.com/2023/01/29/man-killed-smith-county-officer-involved-shooting/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/29/2023
Location : I-45 NB between W Gulf Bank+Mt. Houston Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed when wrong way driver collided with patrol car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An unnamed person was apparently going the wrong way in the HOV lane where a Houston officer was on his way to work and crashed into them. The man in the other vehicle died. Houston Metro officials said several others were transported to the hospital. It is unclear how many people were involved in this major crash and what their condition is.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc13.com/houston-traffic-north-freeway-fatal-crash-i-45-at-gulf-bank-car/12747640/
Phabian Jyquez Bynaum 1 of 3
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/26/2023
Location : Country Road 337 on Highway 36/US 190
City : Milano
County : Milam
State : Texas
Agency : Milam County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase for traffic infraction
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Phabian Jyquez Bynaum, Malik Ezekiel Thomas and Davarius Travon Bynaum were traveling southbound on US 190 and allegedly speeding when a Milam County deputy focused on them and began a chase for a traffic infraction. During the chase, the vehicle’s right tires came off and the driver lost control. The car crossed into the northbound lane, crashed into a tree, rolled upside down and caught on fire with the 3 young men trapped inside. The lethal chase was undertaken because the vehicle had been seen driving too fast. No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kbtx.com/2023/01/27/milam-county-high-speed-chase-ends-firey-crash-three-dead/
https://www.kwtx.com/2023/01/27/dps-identifies-three-killed-fiery-wreck-during-pursuit-milam-county/
Malik Ezekiel Thomas 2 of 3
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/26/2023
Location : CR 337+Hwy 36/US 190
City : Milano
County : Milam
State : Texas
Agency : Milam County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase for traffic violation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Phabian Jyquez Bynaum, Malik Ezekiel Thomas and Davarius Travon Bynaum were traveling southbound on US 190 and allegedly speeding when a Milam County deputy zeroed in on them and began a chase for a traffic infraction. During the chase, the vehicle’s right tires came off and the driver lost control. The car crossed into the northbound lane, crashed into a tree, rolled upside down and caught on fire with the 3 young men trapped inside. The lethal chase was undertaken because the vehicle had been driving too fast. No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kbtx.com/2023/01/27/milam-county-high-speed-chase-ends-firey-crash-three-dead/
https://www.kwtx.com/2023/01/27/dps-identifies-three-killed-fiery-wreck-during-pursuit-milam-county/