Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Miguel Ruiz Rivera
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : E St. Johns Rd and North I-35
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin PD
Officer(s) : Britton Taylor, Charles Wesley
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austin PD investigated a shooting and found a man firing a gun into a tent. Police shot and killed him. Miguel Ruiz Rivera had been intermittently living in the encampment where he fired his gun. The officers were cleared.
SOURCE LINKS :
Bodycams:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PL6hSavnE4-vj59advFshcREIAjtsGTABY
Feliciano Lionel Jimenez
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/05/2022
Location : 6100 block of NW 39th St
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio PD were driving to a reported fight when they hit and killed pedestrian Feliciano Lionel Jimenez.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/05/2022
Location : 18000 block of Fairy Wren Lane
City : Richmond
County : Fort Bend
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died during police standoff after domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/05/2022, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 3:00 a.m. to a domestic disturbance and shots fired call at a home in the 18000 block of Fairy Wren Lane in Richmond. A woman reported that her husband fired a weapon at her during a dispute. Deputies removed the woman and two children from the residence and established a perimeter. Deputies requested Fort Bend Regional SWAT and a crisis negotiator. After several hours of negotiations and standoff activity, deputies entered the home and located the man deceased inside. Authorities did not release his name or the specific medical cause of death in initial reporting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/03/05/fbcso-man-barricaded-inside-richmond-home-found-dead-following-swat-standoff/
https://www.khou.com/video/news/crime/fbcso-man-found-dead-in-richmond-house-after-hours-long-swat-standoff-investigation-underway/285-4cb6ab62-5bcc-4010-900c-50a270c9520c
Juan Herrera
Age :14
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : 5501 Sherwood Dr
City : Midland
County : Midland
State : Texas
Agency : Midland County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Midland County deputies responded to a possible burglary call at an apartment complex. They shot and killed Juan Herrera. Details are unknown.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nypost.com/2022/03/10/mystery-over-fatal-police-shooting-of-texas-teen-juan-herrera-mom/
https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Midland-County-Deputy-not-indicted-for-shooting-17480226.php
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-dps-14-year-old-boy-shot-deputy-midland-apartment/
https://www.cbs7.com/2022/03/03/midland-county-sheriffs-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/DPS-14-year-old-killed-in-deputy-involves-16989524.php
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/26/us/midland-texas-teen-police-shooting.html
https://www.yourbasin.com/news/neighbors-react-to-officer-involved-shooting-in-midland-county/
Alberto Riascos
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : 2600 block of Lazy Hollow Drive
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Kevin Canales
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pedestrian stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD saw Alberto Riascos walking on the street and tried to detain him for a homicide investigation. He fled and police chased him, allege that he fired at them and they shot and killed him.
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Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : 700 block of E Expressway 83
City : Donna
County : Hidalgo
State : Texas
Agency : Pharr Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress during attempted traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/01/2022, Pharr Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle near the 700 block of East Expressway 83 in Donna while searching for a man wanted in a child sexual assault investigation. Officers initiated the stop and approached the vehicle. During the encounter, the man shot himself inside the vehicle. Officers secured the scene. Authorities did not release his name in initial reporting.
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Isabel Hernandez
Age :40
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : Interstate 40 at Bushland Road, near Bushland
City : Buhland
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/28/2022 at approximately 4:10 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted a traffic stop on a 2007 Lexus RX 350 driven by 40-year-old Isabel Hernandez on Interstate 40 near Wildorado. Hernandez refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, with the vehicle continuing eastbound for about 14 miles. The chase continued onto Bushland Road where Hernandez exited I-40 and failed to obey a stop sign at the intersection of Bushland Road and the I-40 service road. The Lexus crashed into two other vehicles — a Chevrolet Tahoe and a Chevrolet Suburban — at that intersection. Hernandez’s vehicle rolled multiple times; she and a passenger, 31-year-old Adriana Velasquez, were pronounced dead at the scene. Multiple other occupants and drivers of involved vehicles were transported to hospitals with injuries. Texas DPS officials investigated the crash as pursuit-related. The event did not involve firearm use; the deaths resulted from the high-speed chase and subsequent multi-vehicle collision.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel10.com/2022/03/01/2-dead-3-injured-after-pursuit-crash-near-i-40-bushland/
Adriana Velasquez
Age :31
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : Interstate 40 at Bushland Road, near Bushland
City : Buhland
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/28/2022 at approximately 4:10 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted a traffic stop on a 2007 Lexus RX 350 driven by 40-year-old Isabel Hernandez on Interstate 40 near Wildorado. Hernandez refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, with the vehicle continuing eastbound for about 14 miles. The chase continued onto Bushland Road where Hernandez exited I-40 and failed to obey a stop sign at the intersection of Bushland Road and the I-40 service road. The Lexus crashed into two other vehicles — a Chevrolet Tahoe and a Chevrolet Suburban — at that intersection. Hernandez’s vehicle rolled multiple times; she and a passenger, 31-year-old Adriana Velasquez, were pronounced dead at the scene. Multiple other occupants and drivers of involved vehicles were transported to hospitals with injuries. Texas DPS officials investigated the crash as pursuit-related. The event did not involve firearm use; the deaths resulted from the high-speed chase and subsequent multi-vehicle collision.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel10.com/2022/03/01/2-dead-3-injured-after-pursuit-crash-near-i-40-bushland/
Marcelo Alfredo Suarez
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/27/2022
Location : 7800 block of Tidwell Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Paul Foster, D. Jenkins, Cody Welch
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged carjacking
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD a vehicle that had previously been carjacked at gunpoint. Police confronted the driver who exited the car and ran away. Police claim that he fired a weapon. They shot and killed him.
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Jacob Huerta
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/26/2022
Location : US59 Service Rd + 1st St
City : Rosenberg
County : Fort Bend
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Bend County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/26/2022, Fort Bend County deputies stopped a vehicle near the US 59 Service Road and 1st Street in Rosenberg because it matched the description of a vehicle involved in a reported hit-and-run. Deputies ordered 37-year-old Jacob Huerta to exit the vehicle. When he did not comply, deputies deployed a Taser.
According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Huerta exited the vehicle holding a knife and moved toward deputies. Deputies opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Two deputies were placed on administrative leave following the shooting, consistent with department policy. The Texas Rangers conducted the independent investigation into the use of force. Authorities later identified Huerta publicly. The names of the deputies who fired were not released in initial reporting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cw39.com/news/local/fort-bend-co-identifies-man-that-was-shot-killed-by-a-deputy-in-beasley/
Jaime Joel Rook Perez
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/24/2022
Location : 20600 block of Hufsmith
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Montgomery County deputies and Harris County constables jointly chased and allegedly stolen car at high speed until it crashed into a tree. The driver, Jaime Joel Rook Perez died.
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Czyz Harrison
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/23/2022
Location : PlazAmericas Mall, 7500 Bellaire Boulevard
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Mohammed Nasser
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed in shootout with police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Neil Adams was an off-duty Houston PD officer moonlighting as mall security when Czyz Harrison’s credit card was declined. An altercation ensued between Adams and Harrison. Harrison allegedly shot Adams and left reportedly holding an ice pick. He was shot and killed by Houston PD.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/plazamericas-police-shooting-video-17021029.php
https://abc13.com/houston-crime-czyz-harrison-officer-involved-shooting-bellaire-boulevard/11596695/
Brandon Cruz
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/21/2022
Location : 800 block of Johns Rd
City : Boerne
County : Kendall
State : Texas
Agency : Boerne PD
Officer(s) : Cheyenne Weber
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bourne PD were sent on a call to locate Brandon Cruz, who was allegedly in mental health crisis. He did not stop and police escalated a chase and claim that he revved his car engine and moved his car toward them. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Boerne-police-kill-individual-suicide-16937742.php
John Michael Humphries
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2022
Location : 1305 E 8th St
City : Odessa
County : Ector
State : Texas
Agency : Odessa PD
Officer(s) : Reed Jones
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Odessa PD arrived at a call after receiving a report that’s a man hat a gun. The encountered John Michael Humphries, who allegedly flame from them, but later returned to the business and fired a shot inside. Police claim that he then fired a shot at them. They shot and killed him
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/crime/opd-confirms-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-dead/
https://www.cbs7.com/2022/03/07/update-odessa-police-officer-no-billed-after-february-shooting/
Jason Estes
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/16/2022
Location : Johnson Bend Road
City : Weatherford
County : Parker
State : Texas
Agency : Parker County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist/driver killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Parker County deputy tried to stop a motorcycle that was driving too fast. The driver continued and deputy escalator to chase that ended when the motorcycle crashed and Jason Estes died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/man-dies-in-high-speed-chase-with-parker-county-deputy
Alberto Rodriguez Jr.
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/16/2022
Location : 6620 North Freeway
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Pasadena PD, US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US arshals and Pasadena PD arrived to arrest Alberto Rodriguez for bond forfeiture regarding a previous homicide situation. They claim that he reached for a weapon and officers from both agencies fired and killed him.
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Jacob Salas-Tijerina
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/15/2022
Location : 3808 SW 6th Ave
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jacob Salas-Tijerina Was allegedly inside of a business on SW. 6th Ave. in Amarillo and it was in a suicidal or other mental health crisis. It is unknown how police approached him, but he allegedly came out of a back room and pointed a gun. An officer fired an unknown number of shots, also injured bystander with shots.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel10.com/2022/02/20/man-shot-officer-involved-shooting-amarillo-dies/
Alan Huaracha
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/15/2022
Location : 6600 block of Amberfield Lane
City : Katy
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County SO
Officer(s) : M. Delgado, Y. Martinez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shots fired
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County deputies were sent to the 6600 block of Amberfield Lane for a report of shots being fired. Police alleged that when they arrived, Alan Huaracha fired a gun at them. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/suspect-dead-deputies-wounded-shootout-texas-82918465
Fabian Garza
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : 900 block of S Ash St
City : Pearsall
County : Frio
State : Texas
Agency : Pearsall Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2022, Pearsall Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call in the 900 block of South Ash Street. Officers encountered 38-year-old Fabian Garza outside a residence and reported that he was armed during the interaction. Police discharged their firearms during the confrontation, striking and killing Garza at the scene. The Texas Rangers assumed control of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/02/14/pearsall-police-involved-shooting-under-investigation/
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Pearsall-police-shooting-16916189.php
Terry Edwin Moser
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : 500 Hill St
City : Madisonville
County : Monroe
State : Texas
Agency : Madisonville PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Responding to a call about a suicidal man trying to cut their own throat, police encountered victim covered in blood and armed with a knife. He allegedly would not drop the weapon and lunged at officers, when they fired the shots that killed him
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdef.com/madisonville-officer-shoots-man-with-a-knife/
Steve Neff
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/08/2022
Location : Kostoryz+Brawner
City : Corpus Christi
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : Corpus Christi PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during man with gun call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Steve Neff allegedly pulled a gun on a Corpus Christi police officer and was shot and killed.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :38
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/08/2022
Location : Van Zandt County Rd 2704
City : Mabank
County : Van Zandt
State : Texas
Agency : Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Van Zandt County deputies were sent to a disturbance call with a person firing a gun. Police claim that a 38-year-oldw as firing a gun. Police shot and killed him.
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James David Fanning
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/07/2022
Location : Ranch View Apts, 5700 Industrial Dr
City : Greenville
County : Hunt
State : Texas
Agency : Greenville PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Greenville PD were sent to the Ranch View apartments for a Shots Fired call. A man was firing a rifle and handgun. Police shot and killed James David Fanning.
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Charion Lockett
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/07/2022
Location : 800 block of Oak West Drive
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD had a warrant for the arrest of Charion Lockett, a criminal justice graduate studying for law school. Police allege that Charion Lockett opened fire on police from a parked car in the family’s driveway and that guns were found. The family and their attorney are disputing the police narrative and demanded the BWC footage.
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Dustin Davidson
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/01/2022
Location : Walmart parking lot on Lawrence Rd
City : Wichita Falls
County : Wichita
State : Texas
Agency : Wichita Falls PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Wichita Falls Police said two officers were following a car to arrest a man for a warrant. They pulled the car over and allege the man pulled a gun. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel6now.com/2022/02/02/man-killed-wf-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
Joseph Wayne Butler
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/31/2022
Location : I-30 and LBJ Freeway
City : Mesquite
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Mesquite Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after ALPR alert and pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A patrolofficer’s ALPR went off. The officer located the vehicle. A man fled on foot. The officer chased him and a shootout with the officer and man ensued and the officer fired several shots, killing Joseph Wayne Butler. Police did not disclose the nature of the warrants that had initiated the event.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4pBTenouxU
https://www.fox4news.com/news/suspect-killed-after-firing-shots-at-mesquite-police-officer
https://blackchronicle.com/mesquite-officer-involved-shootings-dash-and-bodycam-videos/
David Christopher Chernosky
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/29/2022
Location : 1600 block of McKinney St/S Woodrow Ln
City : Denton
County : Denton
State : Texas
Agency : Denton PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
David Chernosky had allegedly been in the hospital to seek help for unspecified mental health problems, was released. He reportedly engaged in a domestic violence threat, fled, was chased back to his home by police and was shot and killed by Denton PD who were called to help.
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Francisco Junior Lopez
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/23/2022
Location : St. Mary’s Rd
City : Hallettsville
County : Lavaca
State : Texas
Agency : Texas DPS, Lavaca County SD, Yoakum PD, Hallettsville PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Yoakum Police Department tried to pull over Francisco Junior Lopez. Lopez did not stop. More law enforcement agencies joined the chase and spike strips stopped him. He fled on foot to a nearby home and according to police, he held an elderly woman hostage and police shot and killed him. It is unknown how many officers fired shots at him. He appears to have been unarmed when killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.crossroadstoday.com/swat-member-forced-to-shoot-suspect-in-standoff-in-lavaca-county/
Nathan Humphrey
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/17/2022
Location : 17700 block of W Lake Houston Pkwy
City : Atasacocita
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during homicide investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County deputies investigating something else by serendipity came across Nathan Humphrey who fled. Police felt he was running as if armed and shot and killed him. No BWC can be found on open records search.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/15/2022
Location : Dairy Ashford
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 PD attempted to traffic-stop a vehicle that continued to speed. Police escalated a chase, allege that they “lost sight of” a vehicle and came upon it crashed against a tree. A man who was the sole occupant was dead.
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Malik Faisal Akram
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 01/15/2022
Location : 6100 Pleasant Run Rd
City : Colleyville
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Federal Bureau of Investigation
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during hostage standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/15/2022, federal agents responded to a hostage situation at a synagogue on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville. After hours of negotiations, agents entered the building to end the standoff. Agents fired their weapons inside the synagogue and killed 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram. All hostages were released alive. Federal authorities conducted the investigation into the agents’ use of deadly force.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-synagogue-hostage-suspect-identified-malik-faisal-akram-rcna12245
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/16/us/colleyville-texas-synagogue-hostage-suspect/index.html
Autrey Faith Simone Davis 2 of 2
Age :23
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2022
Location : Lockwood Drive and LauraKoppe Road
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Houston PD deputy was chasing a robbery suspect and speeding when he drove through an intersection and crashed with another car, starting a chain reaction of 7 vehicles being involved in the crash. Autrey Faith Simone Davis was killed and two children, about 5 and 3 years old, were injured with the oldest being in critical condition. The 3-year-old died later.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/01/13/police-chase-ends-with-deadly-7-car-crash-houston/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-dead-children-injured-car-crash-deputy-chasing/story?id=82249303
Kyle Johnson 1 of 2
Age :3
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2022
Location : Lockwood Drive and Laura Koppe Road
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Houston PD deputy was chasing a robbery suspect and speeding when he drove through an intersection and crashed with another car, starting a chain reaction of 7 vehicles being involved in the crash. Autrey Faith Simone Davis was killed and two children, about 5 and 3 years old, were injured with the oldest being in critical condition. The 3-year-old died later.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/01/13/police-chase-ends-with-deadly-7-car-crash-houston/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-dead-children-injured-car-crash-deputy-chasing/story?id=82249303
JD Lane
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/05/2022
Location : 4200 block of N. Ben Jordan Street
City : Victoria
County : Victoria
State : Texas
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Max Hernandez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force traffic-stopped JD Javier Lane, believing him to have a warrant for unlawful possession of a gun. He fled on foot and was shot and killed. No other accounts can be found to verify the official story.
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Christopher Johnson
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : 3500 Corder Street
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after reported gunfire call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Houston Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 3500 block of Corder Street around 2:41 a.m. Officers encountered Christopher Johnson on the roadway wearing a tactical vest and holding a firearm. Officers issued commands and positioned themselves behind patrol vehicles. Police reported Johnson fired toward officers. Officers opened fire and struck him. He died on the roadway. Authorities documented recovery of firearms from the area and transferred the case for internal and external review consistent with departmental policy.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/12/26/man-dead-after-gunfire-exchanged-with-hpd-officers-in-se-houston-police-say/
https://abc13.com/deputy-involved-shooting-police-camera-body-cam-christopher-johnson/11497357/
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/HPD-shooting-Corder-Street-16727632.php
Charles Payne Sr.
Age :75
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/26/2021
Location : 4600 block of N Shepherd Drive
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/26/2021, a Houston Police officer drove a patrol vehicle about 70 mph in a 35 mph zone along North Shepherd Drive without activating emergency lights or sirens and struck the vehicle driven by Charles Payne Sr. on the roadway. Payne died from injuries caused by the collision. Department review determined the officer was not responding to a call and terminated his employment. Prosecutors did not file criminal charges. Payne’s family filed a civil lawsuit and a jury later awarded damages.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/26/hpd-releases-body-camera-video-in-officer-involved-crash-that-killed-75-year-old-man/
https://apnews.com/article/police-houston-accidents-charles-payne-a68d549a979e052dd5dd60d7b879f082
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/09/75-year-old-struck-killed-by-hpd-unit-laid-to-rest-family-wants-justice-and-accountability/
https://www.theleadernews.com/community/law-firm-wins-appeal-for-family-of-man-killed-in-2021-police-vehicle-crash-in/article_51599c73-f754-45d7-b20a-205477add6ac.html
https://abc13.com/post/jury-deliberations-resume-civil-trial-involving-hpd-officer-city-houston-deadly-2021-crash/18170282/
Mark Robert Peters
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/10/2021
Location : 6588 FM 44
City : Simms
County : Bowie
State : Texas
Agency : Bowie County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Man shot by Bowie County deputy during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/10/2021, Bowie County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a suicidal man at 6588 FM 44 in Simms, Texas. Upon arrival, they encountered 59-year-old Mark Robert Peters, who was armed and reportedly threatening self-harm. During the ensuing standoff, Peters allegedly pointed his firearm at the deputies, prompting one deputy to discharge his weapon, striking Peters. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.ksla.com/2021/12/11/man-critical-condition-after-standoff-bowie-county/
• https://www.ksla.com/2021/12/11/texas-rangers-investigating-shooting-incident-involving-bowie-county-deputy-suicidal-man/
Mitchell Robert Davis
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/07/2021
Location : 10442 Bear Creek Trail
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Worth Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Man shot by Fort Worth police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 7, 2021, Fort Worth police officers responded to a 911 call from 29-year-old Mitchell Robert Davis, who reported feeling possessed and expressed fear of harming others. Upon arrival near his residence at 10442 Bear Creek Trail, officers encountered Davis, who was armed with an Airsoft gun. Davis reportedly pointed the replica at the officers. They opened fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Davis had a history of mental health struggles.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article256443561.html
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/our-family-is-heartbroken-for-the-officers-father-of-man-killed-by-fort-worth-police-officer-said-he-suffered-from-mental-illness/287-a3b8da25-4b9b-4ea5-9785-36e430494c84
https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-pd-officers-fatally-shot-man-who-pointed-bb-gun-at-them
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/04/2021
Location : 3855 N PanAm Expressway
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/04/2021, San Antonio Police encountered a man along the North PanAm Expressway corridor after a reported incident involving gunfire or a disturbance linked to a vehicle contact. Officers engaged the individual and opened fire during the roadside encounter, killing him at the location. Public reporting confirms the shooting occurred in the highway frontage area and triggered a multi-agency investigation, with authorities securing the scene and restricting traffic while investigators reconstructed the encounter. Identity information was not released in reporting available through comparison sources.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/12/05/sapd-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-north-panam-expressway/
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-north-side
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/273-
Michael Wayne Jackson
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/04/2021
Location : Reed Road and Scott Street
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Orlando Hernández, Officer Anthony Aranda
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Michael Wayne Jackson was walking on a sidewalk in the Sunnyside neighborhood around 5:40 p.m. when Houston Police Department officers engaged in a high-speed chase of carjacking suspects. Officer Orlando Hernández, driving between 80 and 100 mph on a rain-slicked street, swerved to avoid stopped vehicles, jumped the curb, and struck Jackson. The impact threw him into a dumpster, killing him instantly. The posted speed limit was 40 mph. Hernández was suspended for 30 days. A grand jury declined to indict him on criminally negligent homicide charges.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/12/07/its-like-a-nightmare-family-mourns-death-innocent-man-hit-killed-by-hpd-officer-during-chase/
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/houston-police-speeding-car-crash-death-18336526.php
https://www.keranews.org/criminal-justice/2025-08-12/qualified-immunity-police-chase-victims-lawsuits-houston-police-department-dallas-texas