Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Cesar Armando Aguirre
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/18/2023
Location : 300 block of N 11th
City : Donna
County : Hidalgo
State : Texas
Agency : Donna PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during intoxicated gun firing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Donna PD were called because an intoxicated man was firing his gun in his residence. He shot at police, hit some cruisers and locked himself in his home. DPS fired at Aguirre who shot back at them until he was dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.krgv.com/news/dps-police-standoff-ends-with-death-of-donna-man/
Reginal Owens
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/17/2023
Location : 200 block of Shivers Dr
City : Woodville
County : Tyler
State : Texas
Agency : Woodville PD
Officer(s) : Troy Costello
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Costello of Woodville PD was sent on a call about a man causing a disturbance in the 200 block of Shivers Drive in Woodville. The man was identified as Reginal Owens, 41. Costello tried to make contact with him but he drove away. Costello chased Owens for several blocks. He tried to stop the vehicle again by blocking Owens into a private driveway, but Owens continued evading Costello. Officer Costello approached the driver's side and Owens allegedly shot him in the face and drove away. Police escalated a chase and saw him back near the 200 block of Shivers Drive. Several deputies and Woodville police officers set up a search perimeter and saw Owens exit the wooded area with a handgun in his waistband. "Police claim that he made an aggressive movement toward the handgun that was in his waistband," police alleged. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktre.com/video/2023/09/18/deputies-kill-suspect-who-shot-woodville-officer-face/
https://www.ktre.com/2023/09/18/deputies-kill-suspect-who-shot-woodville-officer-face/
https://fox4beaumont.com/news/breaking-suspect-shot-and-killed-after-shooting-woodville-officer
Jesus Fernando Hernandez
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/17/2023
Location : Nicha's Restaurant
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Joshua Bagley
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio PD were called to a robbery at Nicha’s restaurant where a man allegedly had a machete. Police arrived and found Jesus Hernandez who had tried to steal a backpack belonging to an employee of the restaurant. Hernandez held a machete but was not threatening anyone and turned his back to walk away from officers. San Antonio officer Joshua Bagley pulled a gun and shot him in his back as he tried to leave. A heavily edited bodycam video was released and is linked below. It shows a man with a backpack and a machete who is nonconfrontational, turns to walk away without presenting any danger to police and is shot and killed.
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Sidney Dotson
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/12/2023
Location : 700 block of Bumpass St
City : McKinney
County : Collin
State : Texas
Agency : McKinney PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sidney Dotson, 37, was in a parking lot making suicidal statements and having a mental health crisis. He had a knife. He made no attempt to hurt anyone. Someone called police who appeared and shot and killed him.
His sister said he had been released from prison just 2 weeks prior and despite all of his efforts at re-entry, he had been unable to find work and housing and he was desperate without help. This is unfortunately a very common story and systemic failure to help people re-enter society after traumatic and exploitative incarceration.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/11/2023
Location : 2600 block of Schooner Dr
City : El Paso
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : El Paso PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
El Paso PD were sent on a domestic violence call and found a man who was allegedly assaulting his wife. Police arrived and heard a woman pleading with a man inside. Police allege that the man did not want to communicate with them, instead made threats on the woman’s life and they decided to shoot and kill him. All reports make vague reference that he ”had a weapon” while police never clarified what the alleged weapon might have been. No bodycam was released and his identity was also not revealed by police. The degree of oversight into this case, if any exists, remains unclear.
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Gloria Collins
Age :75
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 09/07/2023
Location : MLK+Van Fleet
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD were chasing a carjacker. Several hours after the carjacking, police saw the vehicle on MLK and took up chase. Police claim they “stopped” the pursuit just before the crash. Surveillance video just moments before the crash showed police to still be pursuing. The vehicle was still fleeing from police and hit 3 cars, killing belioved church eldress Dr. Gloria G. Collins. The deceased woman was the mother of a Houston PD officer.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc13.com/houston-police-chase-almeda-genoa-blackhawk-mlk-boulevard-crash/13748514/
https://abc13.com/gloria-collins-trenton-bevel-bond-set-hpd-sergeants-mom-killed/13772541/
Lee Allan Ellsbury
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/05/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Buda
County : Hays
State : Texas
Agency : Hinda County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
During a traffic stop, Lee Allan Ellsbury first presented false ID, then ran away. Police allege the fleeing man fired several rounds at them. They shot and killed him. He had a simple warrant for driving without a license.
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Jacob Matthew String
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/04/2023
Location : Southcross+Prestwick
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Juan Dominguez, Matthew Raster
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio PD arrived to arrest Jacob String for 4 warrants for aggravated robbery. String allegedly fired at police who shot and killed him.
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Michael Kirkland
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/31/2023
Location : I-10+New Braunfels exit
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : J. Owen
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer J. Owen tried to arrest Michael Kirkland who had open warrants and allegedly got into a shootout with police. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/suspect-dead-after-shootout-with-san-antonio-police-on-i-10
Tang Kang Dave Chiang
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 08/31/2023
Location : Arboretum in the 10000 block of Research Blvd
City : Austin
County : Austin
State : Texas
Agency : Austin PD
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after mass shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tang Kang Dave Chiang allegedly opened fire at random people at the Austin Arboretum, killing 64-year-old Laura Jaregui and injuring 3 other people before he was shot and killed by Austin PD. His victims are not listed in this space as they were not killed involving police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://concealednation.org/2023/08/1-dead-3-injured-in-shooting-at-austin-tx-mall-suspect-dead/
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/homicide-investigation-10000-block-research-boulevard
John L. Stanford
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/31/2023
Location : FM 450
City : County unincorporated
County : Gregg
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after car chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS attempted to traffic-stop John L. Stanford. He fled and police escalated a chase that ended when he stopped on FM 450 and fled into the woods. Police allege that he fired at them and they shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kltv.com/2023/08/31/one-person-dead-officer-involved-shooting-harrison-county/
Victor Andres Fernandes
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/30/2023
Location : I-10+Woodstone
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : John Helle
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police (plainclothes) during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio property crimes plainclothes detectives had been tracking a stolen car all day long per their admission. Detectives followed the vehicle to the Home Depot on I-10 and Woodstone. It is not known whether the man knew that the man in street clothing who shot him was a plainclothes detective. John Helle, one of the officers involved in the arrest accidentally shot himself in the leg while running.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/shooting-on-southeast-side-shuts-down-westbound-lanes-of-i-10
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/28/2023
Location : 900 block of W Jones St
City : Beeville
County : Bee
State : Texas
Agency : Beeville PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Beeville PD were called to a man having a mental health crisis. They found him and began tasering him and the man allegedly picked up a knife and walked toward them. Police shot and killed him. So far, no BWC or eyewitness accounts can be found to compare to the police narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/beeville-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/25/2023
Location : I-20
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Unknown
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police reports say a driver who was being chased stopped in Dallas on eastbound Interstate 20 near South Polk. But police say before he could be arrested, he died by suicide. Police did not publicly identify him and did not say why they were chasing him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/man-pursued-by-police-from-grand-prairie-into-dallas-commits
Willie Lee Rankin III 1 of 2
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/24/2023
Location : President George Bush Turnpike
City : Garland
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Rockwall County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Rockwall county deputy saw a Dodge Charger along with 2 other vehicles pulled over with their headlights off on the I-30 and took up chase. Police escalated the chase until the vehicle crashed into the median, killing the driver Willie Lee Rankin III. A female passenger died in the hospital later.
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Name Not Disclosed 2 of 2
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 08/24/2023
Location : President George Bush Turnpike
City : Garland
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Rockwall County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Rockwall county deputy saw a Dodge Charger along with 2 other vehicles pulled over with their headlights off on the I-30 and took up chase. Police escalated the chase until the vehicle crashed into the median, killing the driver Willie Lee Rankin III. A female passenger died in the hospital later.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/11/2023
Location : W Scyene Rd
City : Mesquite
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Mesquite PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mesquite PD officer tried to pull over a silver Honda Pilot on W. Scyene Road, near Gross Road but the driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase. The driver fled, striking multiple cars and stopped in a yard in the 1700 block of Carnation Drive. A teenager got out of the vehicle. Police claim he “started reaching into the vehicle” and the officer “thought” he was reaching for a weapon and shot and killed the boy.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/mesquite-officer-involved-shooting-police-chase
Daniel Mark Smith
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/09/2023
Location : 1600 block of SW 48th St
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Amarillo PD were sent on a domestic disturbance call, found the man in an alley, boxed him in with multiple police cars and he tried to get out of the situation and rammed a police car on the way out. Police shot and killed him. It is not yet known whether he was armed or not.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/09/2023
Location : 10600 block of Westheimer Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Someone reported a possible DUI driver on 10600 block of Westheimer Road. Houston PD escalated a chase to 100 mph and hunted the vehicle with cruisers and a helicopter until it crashed and a passenger was ejected and died. Police did not identify the deceased person nor present video or other evidence publicly.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/07/2023
Location : Hickory St+N 21st St
City : Abilene
County : Taylor
State : Texas
Agency : Abilene PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A person crashed into 3 cars and committed suicide after the crash. It is unknown what role police played in this.
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Corey Wayne Thomas
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/07/2023
Location : Tyler St
City : Oak Cliff
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas PD
Officer(s) : Matthew Bacon
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mesquite PD said an officer tried to stop the driver of a Honda Pilot at about 8:45 p.m. Friday near West Scyene and Gross roads. The driver reportedly refused to pull over and police escalated a chase causing him to strike multiple vehicles and road signs before coming to a stop in a yard on the 1700 block of Carnation Drive.
As the man exited his SUV, he allegedly reached back into the vehicle. Police shot and killed him.The shooter officer, Matthew Bacon, committed suicide the following day.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/suspect-killed-by-task-force-officers-in-dallas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi8ZuxN3KNk
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/murder-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-dallas/
Gilberto Sotelo
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/07/2023
Location : Freeway 215, south of the 91/60 interchange
City : Riverside
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County SO
Officer(s) : Giovanni Ceja
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by allegedly intoxicated deputy
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Gilberto Sotelo was walking on the street when he was hit and killed by a deputy believed to be intoxicated. Sotelo had been the father of seven children. Deputy Ceja fled the scene and days later traveled back to work to Texas. He was arrested for homicide in Texas, awaiting trial in California.
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Bianca Marie Sanchez
Age :43
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/06/2023
Location : 2400 block of NW Loop 410
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio PD attempted a traffic stop and allege Bianca Marie Sanchez slowly drove away. Police escalated a chase and she sped up accordingly, crossed over lanes of traffic and was hit by a pickup truck and died.
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Dwayne Brzozowski
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/06/2023
Location : Channel Island Rd
City : Austin
County : Austin
State : Texas
Agency : Austin PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austin PD shot and killed someone during a mental health welfare check.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/05/2023
Location : Unknown
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/05/2023 , a vehicle crashed on the 2400 block of Northwest Loop 410 as a result of a police chase that began when San Antonio PD attempted a traffic stop but the driver slowly drove away. Police turned off their emergency lights and followed the vehicle onto the access road of IH-10 Northbound and Northwest Loop 410.The driver made a left turn, going across lanes of traffic when it was hit by a pickup truck. The man died at the scene.
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Julio Alberto Sifuentes
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/04/2023
Location : 2900 block of Woodland Ave
City : Kingwood
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : K. Ipina
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD arrived at a burglary-in-progress call and found 2 people inside of a Kingwood home on the 2900 block of Woodland Avenue. They ran from police, were chased and when police caught up with one of them, a fight ensued. Police allege that the man “displayed a weapon” and was shot in his head and killed. Bodycam footage was provided 30 days later, was heavily edited and a still frame was pointed out by police showing a gun. Police claim the still photo came from the bodycam video but this is not seen on video.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :27
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/03/2023
Location : Hwy 6+Beechnut St
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by speeding police cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were hunting a vehicle that has a mismatched license plate when they raced through the intersection. A Houston PD officer sped through a red light and crashed into a motorist, killing a woman.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/03/2023
Location : The Woodlands Parkway bridge
City : Woodlands
County : Montgomery
State : Texas
Agency : Montgomery County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Montgomery County deputies chased a vehicle in The Woodlands after a disturbance on Lake Robbins. The fleeing driver lost control during the chase and crashed on an embankment on the bridge and died.
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Christopher Carter
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/31/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Lubbock
County : Lubbock
State : Texas
Agency : Lubbock PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Christopher Carter allegedly killed a woman and hid in a hotel room, aided by a female friend. When police closed in on him, he committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcbd.com/2023/07/31/murder-suspect-christopher-carter-found-dead-lubbock-motel/
Joseph Higinio Arreaga
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/27/2023
Location : 6600 block of Hillcrest
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : J. George and B. Taveras
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after car chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD chased an allegedly stolen vehicle. When the man crashed into a fence and stopped, they continued to chase him on foot. Police allege that he pointed a “semiautomatic weapon” at them. They shot and killed him. He has not been identified publicly so far.
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Bruce Theodore Garcia
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/27/2023
Location : Los Ebanos Rd
City : Alton
County : Hidalgo
State : Texas
Agency : Alton PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Alton PD chased a vehicle, ending in a crash in the canal. Bruce Theodore Garcia, 39, died as a result of the police chase crash. Police did not say why they chased him.
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David Wilson Guilbeau
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2023
Location : 2800 block of Main St
City : Groves
County : Jefferson
State : Texas
Agency : Groves PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 27, 2023 at around 2 p.m., Groves Police officers arrived at the 2800 block of Main St. in Groves for reports of David Guilbeau behaving erratically and in possession of a handgun. Police allege that the 60-year-old man waved a weapon. Police shot and killed him. His family was surprised at the mental health disturbance with erratic behavior and reported that he was a nonviolent positive person.
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James Woodrome
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/20/2023
Location : 3600 block of Menchaca Rd
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin PD
Officer(s) : Adam Reinhart
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austin PD responded to a 911 call and found a woman knocking on doors. She was being chased by a man with a knife. Police tasered the man twice. An officer then shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-officer-involved-in-shooting-in-south-austin/
Adrian San Martin
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/18/2023
Location : 6900 block of I-35
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Joseph Warren
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers arrived at a hotel to arrest Adrian San Martin for outstanding warrants. He held a gun while fleeing and was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/07/17/gun-wielding-man-shot-by-officer-during-chase-dies/
Hector Castilleja Correa
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/15/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A young man was drag-racing when Houston PD began chasing him, escalating a chase that lasted until he crashed into a house after driving at 120 mph.
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Jamal Ray Brown
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/12/2023
Location : 700 block of N. Ella Creek Drive near Rankin Road
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shot and killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County deputies attempted to arrest Jamal Brown, wanted for alleged homicide. In the process of arrest, he was shot and killed.
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Sara Weideman-Ramos
Age :40
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/11/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Converse
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Converse PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Converse PD received a call for suicide attempt. Police arrived and claim woman had a gun pointed at her throat. Police allege that she pointed gun at them and they shot and killed her. No mental health professionals were provided.
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Richard Anthony Zuniga
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/09/2023
Location : Enrique Barrera Hwy
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bexar County deputies chased a vehicle traveling the wrong way without headlights until the vehicle crashed, killing Richard Anthony Zuniga.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 07/09/2023
Location :
City : El Paso
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : Mescalero Apache tribal police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Mescalero Apache tribal officer shot a tribe member to death on 07/09/2023. Nothing further has been released yet.
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Anthony de los Santos a.k.a. Andrew Scott Norton
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/09/2023
Location : 3600 block of NE 9th Ave
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/09/2023, Amarillo PD attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3600 block of NE 9th Avenue because the license plate on the car was a mismatch to the vehicle. The car stopped. The driver exited on command. A backseat passenger reportedly got out and pointed a gun at police. Amarillo PD fired into the vehicle that still had 2 passengers, Andrew Scot Norton who had pointed the gun and Isidra Clara Castillo, another passenger. Both were killed by police during the traffic stop.
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NUMBER OF FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2