Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Jonathan May
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/01/2022
Location : 300 block of Summerhill Drive
City : Rockwall
County : Rockwall
State : Texas
Agency : Rockwall Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Rockwall PD were sent to a call for a possible mental health crisis and welfare check and possible kidnapping. Police arrived and claim that Jonathan May shot at them. Police shot and killed him.
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Hector “Tito” Ruiz
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/30/2022
Location : New York Ave+Arkansas Ln
City : Arlington
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Arlington PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Two friends Flores and Ruiz had gone in search of a cake for Flores’ daughter’s quinceañera. At the intersection of New York Avenue and Arkansas Lane, a wild car chase by police crashed into them, pushing them into the intersection where other cars hit them. Tito Ruiz died. Police quite pointlessly pointed out that it had been a “very short chase.” Ruiz left behind a family greatly struggling to care for themselves without him. His body was sent to Mexico for burial.
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Roy Cravin
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : 8020 Dunlap St
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : S. Mills, Fernandez-Portillo
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after setting fires
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a fire believed to be arson. Police state that Cravin was shooting others. Police allege he pointed a gun at them, at which point, an officer shot and killed him. He shot 5 people and killed 3 of them during his shooting spree.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/evicted-houston-shooter-fire-17406956.php
J’Quinton D. Hopson
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : I-35W near Spur 280
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Worth PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during hostage event
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man killed a hostage during a car chase on Interstate 35W. The chase began in Central Texas and was going north on I-35W when the vehicle being chased crashed on I-35W near Spur 280, and a male passenger was holding the female driver at gunpoint. The man shot the woman, and after police heard the gunshot from the car, at least one officer shot the man. Police took the woman to a hospital, but both she and the man were pronounced dead.
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Shaelan Jazmanique Hill
Age :31
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : IH-35
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Troy Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during homicide/suicide event under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man had taken a woman hostage with police in pursuit. The vehicle stopped in Fort Worth and the driver under police pressure shot and killed the female driver. Police shot and killed him.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
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J’Quinnton Hopson
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : IH-35
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Troy Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man had taken a woman hostage with police in pursuit. The vehicle stopped in Fort Worth and the driver under police pressure shot and killed the female driver. Police shot and killed him.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
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Jose Velazquez
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/23/2022
Location : 12221 Veterans Memorial Drive
City : Splendora
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Sheriff's Office, US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals and Harris County deputies were attempting to arrest Jose Velasquez for a previous incident. When they arrived, he allegedly fled and pulled out a weapon. Police then shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cw39.com/news/local/new-details-in-officer-involved-shooting-of-suspect-in-splendora/
Melvin Porter
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/23/2022
Location : 14717 N. US Highway 59
City : Splendora
County : Montgomery
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : S. Duvall, D. Inocencio, J. Luna, A. Lopez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD responded to a call about a woman who had allegedly been kidnapped. Police found the pair and allege that Porter was “reaching for” an object. Police shot and killed him. It is unknown whether he was ever a armed or a threat to police.
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Curtis Ray McCoy
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/21/2022
Location : Waco+ Hillsboro
City : Bryan
County : Brazos
State : Texas
Agency : Bryan PD, Texas State Police
Officer(s) : Sarah Popham
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bryan PD responded to a domestic disturbance between two people
“who had a child together.”
Police state they were there at the home to investigate the disturbance when the man returned to the scene and allegedly began shooting. One resident and an officer were struck and both received minor injuries. Both were taken to the hospital and released later that day.
The man left and was seen driving his SUV on Highway 6 northeast of Riesel. Troopers attempted to stop the driver but he did not stop. Police allege that he fired shots at the troopers during the chase that went to Interstate 35 northbound where the driver shot himself, committing suicide under police duress near mile marker 364 south of Hillsboro.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kbtx.com/2022/08/21/police-officer-resident-shot-bryan-sunday-following-disturbance/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/16/2022
Location : 10500 block of W Montgomery Road
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 :
Houston police were driving around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday when they saw a red Nissan Altima without any lights on. The officers tried to traffic-stop the vehicle, but the car sped away. During the chase, the driver struck a curb in the 10500 block of West Montgomery, crossed over the median, and struck a pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Zuniga Roque-Flores
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/15/2022
Location : US 285 near mile marker 4
City : Sanderson
County : Terrell
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a driver who refused a traffic stop at high speed until he crashed into a bystander vehicle at high speed, killing the driver and passenger of the car being pursued as well as 2 bystanders in the vehicle that was hit.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.firstalert7.com/2022/08/15/pursuit-ends-fatal-crash-terrel-county/
Jesus Garcia
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/15/2022
Location : US 285 near mile marker 4
City : Sanderson
County : Terrell
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a driver who refused a traffic stop at high speed until he crashed into a bystander vehicle at high speed, killing the driver and passenger of the car being pursued as well as 2 bystanders in the vehicle that was hit.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.firstalert7.com/2022/08/15/pursuit-ends-fatal-crash-terrel-county/
Carlos Rico
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/15/2022
Location : US 285 near mile marker 4
City : Sanderson
County : Terrell
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a driver who refused a traffic stop at high speed until he crashed into a bystander vehicle at high speed, killing the driver and passenger of the car being pursued as well as 2 bystanders in the vehicle that was hit.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.firstalert7.com/2022/08/15/pursuit-ends-fatal-crash-terrel-county/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/15/2022
Location : US 285 near mile marker 4
City : Sanderson
County : Terrell
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a driver who refused a traffic stop at high speed until he crashed into a bystander vehicle at high speed, killing the driver and passenger of the car being pursued as well as 2 bystanders in the vehicle that was hit.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.firstalert7.com/2022/08/15/pursuit-ends-fatal-crash-terrel-county/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/12/2022
Location : 16510 North Freeway
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Constable Precinct 4
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after domestic violence event
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD were sent on domestic violence call. They found a man where just killed his wife. Police claim that he pointed a gun at them and shot and killed him. His name identity and other vital information such as body cam were not revealed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-suspect-shot-north-freeway
Darrel Glen Hood
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/12/2022
Location : Blvd 26+Glenview Dr
City : Richland Hills
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Richland Hills PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richland PD responded to a call of shots fired. Police arrived and allege that Darrel Glen Hood had a gun and raised it. Police shot and killed him. No BWC footage was released to allow verification of this narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-shot-texas-police-arrested-two-days-prior-assault-weapons-charges
Javier Alanis
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/08/2022
Location : 2780 N Sam Houston Pk
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County deputies were called about an alleged drive-by shooting at a woman’s house Javier Alanis had allegedly been obsessing over for years. Police arrived, found the vehicle described and a man fled in the car. Police started a chase that ended in a foot chase. Police claim that Javier Alanis pointed a gun and was shot and killed. No bodycam video can be found to confirm the official claims.
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Exavion Dontelle Mackey 3 of 3
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/07/2022
Location : US 37/Junction
City : Kimble
County : Kimble
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop when the vehicle evaded. Police escalated a chase. Kimble County Sheriff’s Office Deputies deployed a tire deflation device that the driver intentionally swerved. Then, Kimble County Sheriff’s Deputies deployed a second tire deflation device but the driver attempted to swerve around the tire deflation device for the second time at which point he lost control and went over it, sending the vehicle off the roadway striking multiple trees and a metal fence on US 377, approximately 3 miles south of Junction, Texas, killing all 3 occupants. The driver was Exavion Dontrelle Mackey, 31. The passengers were Silvia Ruiz-Hernandez, 30, and Pedro Luis Hernandez Ruiz, 41. All died.The pursuit was believed to be related to Operation Lone Star.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/crime/3-dead-after-attempts-to-evade-police/
Silvia Ruiz-Hernandez 2 of 3
Age :30
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/07/2022
Location : US 377/Junction
City : Kimble
County : Kimble
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop and escalated a chase. Kimble County Sheriff’s Office Deputies deployed a tire deflation device and then, Kimble County Sheriff’s Deputies deployed a second tire deflation device but the driver attempted to swerve around the tire deflation device for the second time at which point he lost control and went over it, sending the vehicle off the roadway striking multiple trees and a metal fence on US 377, approximately 3 miles south of Junction, Texas, killing all 3 occupants. The driver was Exavion Dontrelle Mackey, 31. The passengers were Silvia Ruiz-Hernandez, 30, and Pedro Luis Hernandez Ruiz, 41. All died. The pursuit was believed to be related to Operation Lone Star.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/crime/3-dead-after-attempts-to-evade-police/
Pedro Luis Hernandez-Ruiz 1 of 3
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/07/2022
Location : US 377/Junction
City : Kimble
County : Kimble
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop and escalated a chase. Kimble County Sheriff’s Office Deputies deployed a tire deflation device and then, Kimble County Sheriff’s Deputies deployed a second tire deflation device but the driver attempted to swerve around the tire deflation device for the second time at which point he lost control and went over it, sending the vehicle off the roadway striking multiple trees and a metal fence on US 377, approximately 3 miles south of Junction, Texas, killing all 3 occupants. The driver was Exavion Dontrelle Mackey, 31. The passengers were Silvia Ruiz-Hernandez, 30, and Pedro Luis Hernandez Ruiz, 41. All died. The pursuit was believed to be related to Operation Lone Star.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/crime/3-dead-after-attempts-to-evade-police/
Joseph Torres
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/31/2022
Location : 2816 Main St
City : Ingleside
County : San Patricio
State : Texas
Agency : Aransas Pass PD, Ingleside PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Joseph Torres was following a woman in his car and shooting at her car. A passenger had been injured. Police arrived and he fled on foot. Police chased him to the back of a saloon, engaged in a physical fight with him and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://police.aptx.gov/officer-involved-shooting-buckhorn-saloon-ingleside/
https://southtexascommunitynews.com/stcn/ap-officer-involved-shooting
Kyle Dail
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/27/2022
Location : 13015 Jupiter Rd
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dallas PD approached Kyle Dail for a drug deal they accused him of in a convenience store and claim he had a gun and tossed it aside. Police shot and killed the unarmed man.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.maxeyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Kyle-DailySr
https://www.fox4news.com/news/kyle-dail-shooting-lawsuit-dallas-police
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/26/2022
Location : 3310 FM521
City : Palacios
County : Matagorda
State : Texas
Agency : Matagorda County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Matagorda County deputies were involved in a high-speed chase for undisclosed reasons. Police claim that gunfire was exchanged between police and the unnamed man, killing him. No other information was released.
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Jeffrey Bundrent, Jr.
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/23/2022
Location : 15500 block of Corsair Road
City : Missouri City
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : M. Duron, J. Rodgers, Jeff Deroshia, Ginter, Crystal Sepulveda, Duron, Hamid
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during stolen vehicle investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD tried to stop a vehicle they felt may be stolen. The car fled and crashed with the man fleeing on foot. Police allege he fired at them as he ran. They shot and killed him with numerous bullets in his neck, torso, arms and legs.
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Juan Mario Gonzalez
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/23/2022
Location : 2300 block of N Stemmons Freeway
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Bedford PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bedford PD attempted to pull over Juan Mario Gonzalez but he refused to stop and finally stopped and allegedly fired shots at police. They shot and killed him.
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Dennis Ray Stewart 2 of 2
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/21/2022
Location : Greens + Imperial Valley
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County sheriff's deputies had been chasing carjackers into a fatal crash on Imperial Valley Drive near Remington Valley when the vehicle being chased crashed into a tree and then a home, ejecting 4 people.
Two of them died, two are in critical condition, and a fifth is in serious condition after being cut out of the vehicle.
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Damond Davonte Parker 1 of 2
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/21/2022
Location : Greens and Imperial Valley
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County sheriff's deputies had been chasing carjackers into a fatal crash on Imperial Valley Drive near Remington Valley when the vehicle being chased crashed into a tree, ejecting 4 people.
Two of them died, two are in critical condition, and a fifth is in serious condition after being cut out of the vehicle.
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John Todd Bigham
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/17/2022
Location : 3200 block of Hawthorne Dr
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Amarillo PD responded to a call about shots fired. Police arrived and allege that John Todd Bigham fired at them. Police shot and killed him.
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Richard Guerra
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/15/2022
Location : I-10 + N Desert Blvd
City : Vinton
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : Dona Ana County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during hit-and-run call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richard Guerra allegedly committed a hit and run and police chased him. During the chase, Guerra allegedly shot out his back window. Police fired back and killed him.
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Romayne Manuel
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/13/2022
Location : 2200 block of Sara Jane Parkway
City : Grand Prairie
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Grand Prairie PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health wellness check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Grand Prairie PD responded to a welfare check call for a woman and found Romayne Manuel outside a stolen car. Police tased him and claim he opened the car door, presumably to get a gun. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sacredfuneralhome.com/obituary/Romayne-Manuel
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article263459318.html
Name Not Disclosed
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/13/2022
Location : 15700 Kuykendahl Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County deputies arrived at a hotel to arrest a man on open warrants. They allege that he had a pistol. Police shot and killed him.
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Roderick Brooks
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/08/2022
Location : 8060 FM 1960 Road E
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Garrett Hardin
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Killed by police after shoplifting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police received a call about a shoplifting and assault and claim that when they arrived, Roderick Brooks fled. Police tried to tase him but he allegedly took the Taser from police. Officer Garrett Hardin shot him at close range in the back of the neck, killing him. Family states that the bodycam video does not match the police narrative. Officer Garrett was placed on desk duty and indicted. On 11/4/2024, he was found not guilty.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/08/2022
Location : Hwy 259
City : Kilgore
County : Gregg
State : Texas
Agency : Kilgore PD, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police chased an unidentified man who man fled to an apartment. SWAT arrived and some time later, the man was found dead with allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/08/2022
Location : Mary Blvd
City : New Braunfels
County : Guadalupe
State : Texas
Agency : New Braunfels PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
After observing a burglary, police chased the 15-year-old intruder until he crashed and died.
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Alejandro Molina Cornelio
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/07/2022
Location : Garland Ave + Olive Pl
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Worth PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during custody fight
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Alejandro Molina Cornelio tried to take his children from his ex-wife's home. Police saw him return and escalated a chase. He drove toward the ex-wife’s home and rammed a police car. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-west-fort-worth
https://www.fox4news.com/news/suspect-dies-days-after-fort-worth-police-shooting
Jerry Lee Esparza
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/06/2022
Location : 3609 N Saint Mary’s Street
City : Beeville
County : Bee
State : Texas
Agency : Beeville Police Department
Officer(s) : Kenneth Jefferson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Beeville PD responded to a hotel for a disturbance, found Jerry Lee Esparza with a knife and shot and killed him.
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Trevon Hull
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/05/2022
Location : 2100 block of Merriman St
City : Port Neches
County : Jefferson
State : Texas
Agency : Port Neches PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Suspicious vehicle” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Port Neches PD arrived at a call about a “suspicious vehicle” and allege that Trevon Hull fled in a vehicle and got out with a gun. Police shot and killed him.
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Christopher Ortega
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/02/2022
Location : 7200 block of LaFrance in Old Bayou Vista
City : Galveston
County : Galveston
State : Texas
Agency : Hitchcock Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Santa Fe Police escalated a chase when a pickup truck was clocked at going 96 mph in a 55 mph zone and the truck did not stop for police. Police allege that he eventually stopped and fired shots at police. A patrol vehicle was shot three times. Police allege that the driver, Christopher Ortega, went into the water where he reportedly stabbed himself in the chest and pounded the knife deeper into his chest, police claim. He eventually drowned in the waters of Highland Bayou, which feeds into Galveston Bay.
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Name Not Disclosed 4 of 4
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/30/2022
Location : I-35 + mile marker 30
City : Encinal
County : LeSalle
State : Texas
Agency : CBP Customs and Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Migrants killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Customs and Border Patrol chased a vehicle they said was carrying undocumented migrants into a crash that killed 4 migrants and injured 3 more as part of Operation Lone Star.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wvva.com/2022/06/30/texas-police-4-migrants-killed-smuggling-attempt/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/four-dead-car-chase-suspected-human-smuggler-texas/
Name Not Disclosed 3 of 4
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/30/2022
Location : I-35 + mile marker 30
City : Encinal
County : LeSalle
State : Texas
Agency : CBP Customs and Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Migrants killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Customs and Border Patrol chased a vehicle they said was carrying undocumented migrants into a crash that killed 4 migrants and injured 3 more as part of Operation Lone Star.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wvva.com/2022/06/30/texas-police-4-migrants-killed-smuggling-attempt/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/four-dead-car-chase-suspected-human-smuggler-texas/