Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jesse Martinez
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/01/2024
Location : 1200 block of Springbrook Drive
City : DeSoto
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : DeSoto Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DeSoto police states that a man traveling with two women and a small child knocked on a residential door in the middle of the night asking for water and appearing frantic. When police arrived, the man allegedly threatened to shoot them. They chased him to the 1200 block of Springbrook Drive, and shot and killed him while he was standing next to the child.
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Ricardo “Ricky” Resendez
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/31/2024
Location : Canal Street
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Constable 6
Officer(s) : Rigo Vivar
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by erratic driving by police officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/31/2024, 28-year-old Ricardo “Ricky” Resendez was killed when his car was struck by off-duty Harris County Precinct 6 Constable Rigo Vivar, who was driving his personal vehicle in the wrong direction on Canal Street near Live Oak Street in Houston. Vivar was reportedly speeding, and witnesses observed his erratic driving prior to the collision. Resendez, who was running an errand near his home, died at the scene. The constable was later fired by the Harris County Constable’s Office.
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Family members of Resendez have publicly demanded justice, stating that the incident was preventable and that Vivar’s actions should not go unpunished. They expressed frustration over the ongoing investigation and the lack of charges thus far. The family is calling for accountability and for Vivar to face legal consequences for his actions.
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-deadly-wrong-way-crash-deputy-constable/285-05dbf86f-97fc-40a3-be94-e436ddeed8af
https://abc13.com/post/ricky-resendez-jr-death-months-after-pct-6-deputy-constable-accused-deadly-wrong-crash-law-enforcement-avoids-questions/15591968/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/11/26/watch-live-family-demands-justice-for-man-killed-in-crash-with-off-duty-deputy/
Corey Cobb-Bey
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/31/2024
Location : I-35
City : Lewisville
County : Denton
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas Police Department
Officer(s) : Darron Burks
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after killing officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Corey Cobb-Bey had allegedly killed an officer and injured to others, fled and was found by police of the I 35 in Louisville. Police shot and killed him, stating that he had gotten out of the vehicle with a long gun.
Corey Cobb-Bey was a Moorish sovereign citizen who had created social media content in which he is seen approaching police officers, engaging them, questioning them what they were doing asking why they were there.
According to Dallas Police, Cobb-Bey had announced on social media that he was planning some kind of event.
On August 29, 2024, he reportedly walked up to Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks who was parked in a marked squad car and opened fire. He killed Burks and in the ensuing response from other officers, he injured two others, including one critically.
Corey Cobb-Bey identifies as a Moorish American National, a population that considers themselves to be sovereign and immune from US laws.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-shooting-suspect-corey-cobb
Victoria Meza
Age :43
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/30/2024
Location : 700 block of Palm Street
City : Beaumont
County : Jefferson
State : Texas
Agency : Beaumont Police Department, SWAT, Beaumont Narcotics Unit
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during SWAT raid
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Beaumont PD, Beaumont SWAT and the Beaumont Narcotics Unit were sent to a residence in the 700 block of Palm Street with a warrant for Victoria Meza, a 43-year-old resident. SWAT made forcible entrance with ballistic shields and engaged in a shootout with Mesa inside of the residence. Police vehicles outside were hit by bullets. An unknown number of officers opened fire and instantly killed Victoria Meza. One dog was killed and a second dog injured, presumably belonging to Meza.
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Jose Barrera
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/28/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 13, 2024, 62-year-old inmate Jose Barrera was found unresponsive in his cell at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, Texas. Detention officers initiated life-saving measures, but Barrera was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations revealed that Barrera's cellmate, identified as 28-year-old Anthony Chase McGruder, had assaulted him, leading to his death. McGruder, who was already incarcerated on charges including assault causing bodily injury and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, was subsequently charged with murder. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation, with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs and Public Integrity Units conducting separate administrative reviews.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :14
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/28/2024
Location : State Highway 288
City : Pearland
County : Brazoria
State : Texas
Agency : Pearland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by vehicle while running from police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 14-year-old running away from home took his mother’s car and drove until spotted by police who chased him into a crash. He ran from the car and was hit by a vehicle and killed.
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Kenneth Grimm
Age :77
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/27/2024
Location : Las Brisas subdivision, 100 block of Nogal
City : Nogal
County : Douglas
State : Texas
Agency : Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Summary:
On 08/27/2024, 77-year-old Kenneth Grimm, a retired Navy veteran with Alzheimer's disease, was fatally shot by a Guadalupe County sheriff's deputy in Seguin, Texas. Family members had called for emergency medical services due to Grimm experiencing a dementia-related episode and self-inflicting a cut.
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Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Grimm in the backyard, where he allegedly held a knife and advanced toward the officer. Police opened fire, killing Grimm. The entire incident transpired within approximately 86 seconds of the deputy's arrival.
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The family has since called for increased transparency and improved training for law enforcement in handling situations involving individuals with Alzheimer's, advocating for the use of non-lethal measures such as tasers. The deputy involved, who had nearly four months of service, was placed on administrative leave following the incident and was later cleared by a grand jury.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: Fatalities: 1 (Kenneth Grimm)
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Sina Chohili Sobby
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 08/27/2024
Location : Merida Apartment Homes 2167 NE I-410 Loop
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : ATF
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
ATF reportedly arrived at the Merida Apartment homes in San Antonio to serve a warrant. A man allegedly pointed a gun at them. Police shot and killed him.
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Rustin Lee Burke
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/26/2024
Location : 300 block of S. Main
City : Follett
County : Lipscomb
State : Texas
Agency : Lipscomb County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lipscomb County deputies shot and killed Ruston Lee Burke, after he drove an ATV into a grocery store and shoplifted.
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Emmanuel Blanco Cruz
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/25/2024
Location : 1500 block of Fair Oaks Drive
City : Richardson
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Richardson Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richardson PD were called to a domestic violence situation where a man with a large knife was allegedly holding a woman hostage. When police arrived, the man moved toward them which enabled the woman to escape. Police shot and killed the man.
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Manuel Arteaga
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/24/2024
Location : 1800 block of Harriot St
City : Beaumont
County : Jefferson
State : Texas
Agency : Beaumont Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Beaumont police were sent to a disturbance call for a man with a chainsaw. They found him behind a residence. He walked towards police. They shot and killed him. Family and eyewitnesses state that he was unarmed and shot many times. His family members stated on social media that he was holding a chainsaw because he was a tree trimmer at work. BWC is not available so far.
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Michael Hobbs
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/23/2024
Location : 11200 Vista Del Sol
City : El Paso
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : El Paso Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
El Paso Police tried to serve a robbery warrant to a 39-yuear-old man who allegedly pulled out a weapon. Police engaged in a shootout and killed him.
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Julio Cordero
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/22/2024
Location : Franklin High School 900 Resler Drive
City : El Paso
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : El Paso Independent School District
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Retired FBI agent killed by police on school campus
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An El Paso Independence School District officer shot and killed a man in his 50s on school campus.
On 8/22/2024, it was reported that the man shot and killed was retired 54-year-old FBI agent Julio Cordero whose son was a senior at the school.
FBI agent Cordero had a long and distinguished career, notably bringing about more than 40 convictions of prominent El Paso citizens involved in massive public corruption. He suffered PTSD and was known to have mental health crises as well and retired. Lengthy descriptions of his life and struggles are enclosed in the links below. Police have not spoken to the family or explained the events as of 8/25/2024.
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The Cordero Family contributes:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-fbi-agent-killed-episd-035715362.html
Juan Diego Contreras
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/22/2024
Location : 700 block of N Pueblo St
City : Weslaco
County : Hidalgo
State : Texas
Agency : Weslaco Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Weslaco PD received a call about a very intoxicated man with a gun. Police arrived and claimed that he was reaching for a shotgun when they shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hcso-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting/
Jesse Cohn
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/21/2024
Location : Unknown
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jesse Cohn had allegedly shot and killed a dog. SWAT was called. He died from suicide under police duress.
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Damon Chambers
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/21/2024
Location : Schertz Parkway and Elbel Road
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Scherz Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Scherz PD chased Damon Chambers on a motorcycle for unknown reasons until he crashed and died.
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Delio Lomas
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/15/2024
Location : Shepherd Road
City : Howe
County : Collin
State : Texas
Agency : Van Alstyne Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Van Alstyne police chased a stolen pickup truck at over 90 miles an hour until it crashed, killing the driver, Delio Lomas.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :30
Gender :Not Disclosed
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/14/2024
Location : Bexar County Adult Detention Center
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Found unresponsive in jail cell
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 14, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a 30-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in their cell at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Preliminary findings suggest the death was a suicide. The inmate's identity, gender, arrest details, and duration of incarceration have not been disclosed by authorities. The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is conducting an external investigation in accordance with the Sandra Bland Act, while the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Unit is performing an administrative review. This incident marks the seventh in-custody death at the facility in 2024.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Name Not Disclosed)
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Michael Shane Zoch
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/14/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail, 200 N Comal Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 14, 2024, Michael Shane Zoch, 32, was found deceased in his cell at the Bexar County Jail. He had been arrested on July 11, 2024, for violating his parole. The cause of his death is currently under investigation.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/14/2024
Location : Bexar County Adult Detention Center
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Alleged suicide in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 14, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a 30-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in their cell at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Preliminary findings suggest the death was a suicide. The inmate's identity, arrest details, and duration of incarceration have not been disclosed by authorities. The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is conducting an external investigation in accordance with the Sandra Bland Act, while the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Unit is performing an administrative review. This incident marks the seventh in-custody death at the facility in 2024.
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Michael Shane Zoch
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/14/2024
Location : Bexar County Adult Detention Center, 200 North Comal Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found unresponsive in jail, died later
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Michael Shane Zoch, 32, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on August 14, 2024. He had been arrested in July 2024 for violating his parole. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The cause of his death is currently unknown.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksat.com/news/ksat-investigates/2024/12/27/murder-medical-episodes-and-suicide-a-look-at-the-2024-deaths-inside-the-bexar-county-jail/
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/bcso-inmate-anthony-mcgruder-murder-arrest-bexar-county-jail/273-4c57a349-faa0-4572-80bb-610762f6d883
Jose Barrera
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/13/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail, 200 N Comal Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/13/2024, Jose Barrera, 62, was found dead inside the Bexar County Jail. He had been booked earlier that day for violating the annual sex offender registry requirements. Another inmate, 28-year-old Anthony Chase McGruder, was charged with Barrera's murder. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, McGruder admitted to investigators that he "killed a guy." Witnesses reported seeing McGruder assault Barrera earlier in the day, including striking him with a sandal and later choking him with a sheet. The affidavit also noted that McGruder had a history of assaulting other inmates and had prior arrests for assault and injury to the elderly. Following the incident, McGruder continued to exhibit aggressive and erratic behavior, as reported by jail staff.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/08/15/man-accused-of-murdering-inmate-in-bexar-county-jail-had-allegedly-assaulted-others-affidavit-says/
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/08/16/i-fear-every-day-that-my-son-is-here-san-antonians-reflect-on-safety-inside-bexar-county-jail/
Michael Husky
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/13/2024
Location : 1604 and Graytown
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : China Grove Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
China Grove police chased a motorcycle at high speed through a red light until it collided with a bystander vehicle. Both the motorcyclist Larry Nees and bystander driver Michael Husky died. Police explained that they were chasing the motorcycle because they were in the area investigating a stolen car. It is unclear what connection police are drawing between the two events.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/08/pickup-truck-driver-killed-in-crash-near-i-93-in-woburn.html
Larry Paul Nees Jr.
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/13/2024
Location : 1604 and Graytown
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : China Grove Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
China Grove police chased a motorcycle at high speed through a red light until it collided with a bystander vehicle. Both the motorcyclist Larry Nees and bystander driver Michael Husky died. Police explained that they were chasing the motorcycle because they were in the area investigating a stolen car. It is unclear what connection police are drawing between the two events.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/08/pickup-truck-driver-killed-in-crash-near-i-93-in-woburn.html
Michael Collins
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/13/2024
Location :
City : League City
County : Galveston
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department, Dickinson Police Department, League City Police Department, Texas DPS, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during manhunt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man had allegedly robbed a bank and fled. Five law enforcement agencies hunted him at high speed for over 20 miles. He hit a bystander vehicle, a police car, hit spike strips and eventually got stuck in a dead-end street. Police allege he got out of the vehicle with a gun. They shot and killed him.
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Jose Barrera
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/13/2024
Location : Bexar County Adult Detention Center, 200 North Comal Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jose Barrera, 62, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on August 13, 2024. He had been booked earlier that day for a violation of the annual sex offender registry. Another detained individual, 28-year-old Anthony Chase McGruder, was charged with his murder. According to reports, McGruder admitted to investigators that he "killed a guy" and had previously assaulted other detained individuals.
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Dwayne Earl Johnson
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/11/2024
Location : The Ranch 4653 Everhart Rd
City : Corpus Christi
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : Corpus Christi Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Corpus Christi Police were sent to the ranch dance call for an assault in progress. Police allege that when they arrived, they found a teenager on top of another male while holding a gun. Police shot and killed him.
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Bo William Aurell
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/07/2024
Location : Haltom City/Fort Worth border
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tarrant County deputies and SWAT shot and killed someone during arrest for child sex crimes.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRQw-cgFUnA
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article290941339.html
Carrie Mitchell
Age :61
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 08/07/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force
Officer(s) : Not Diagnosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An unnamed woman was waiting at a bus stop on the N. Freeway frontage Road when the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office and the Gulf Coast Defenders Task Office hunted a vehicle at high speed, which crashed into the woman at the bus stop and another vehicle. The woman died.
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Edmundo Meza
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/07/2024
Location : 5700 block of Werner St
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Jillian McGowan
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during trespassing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston police allege that they saw a trespasser with a gun. Police alleged that he had a warrant and resisted arrest. Police claim did they wrestled with him for control of the gun. A female officer shot and killed him.
This was Officer Jillian McGowan’s second shooting. She had previously killed Rufino Lara. There are renewed complaints by the family of Lara that eyewitnesses were ignored when the officer was cleared.
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Previous Killing by officer Jillian McGowan:
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/witnesses-dispute-hpd-s-account-of-fatal-shooting-3697666.php
Dennis Ryan Thornton
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/06/2024
Location : Interstate 35 near Posey Road
City : San Marcos
County : Hays
State : Texas
Agency : San Marcos Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Died during arrest from taser and unknown mechanisms
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dennis Thornton was allegedly intoxicated and throwing things from an overpass. Police arrived, shot him with a taser. Police claim he “resisted” and an unknown number of officers allegedly restrained him in a “wrap.” It is unclear whether this is a BOLO wrap or what type but some type of tying or hog-tying device was applied. He died during arrest. Police blamed his death on intoxication and the fact that he had walked for a long distance on the highway prior to police assault. Snare wraps, tasers and violent arrests are known to kill people commonly. It is unknown what role walking for miles or intoxication had to do with his apparently physically violent death in police custody. Police claim that his body temperature upon death was 108 degrees. Tasers and certain drugs can enhance this scenario but one must consider the apparently considerable physical violence as police and taser as well as police are presenting “excited delirium”, intoxication and heat exposure as cause of death of a man who was subjected to taser electrocution and a violent arrest just prior to death. Excited delirium is not considered to be a valid medical diagnosis by the medical community but this bogus diagnosis is commonly used by police to blame deaths in police custody on.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/smpd-arrest-death-19626912.php
https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/news/smpd-releases-more-details-custody-death
William Ritchie
Age :67
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/06/2024
Location : 4400 block of Cypress Pond Court
City : Pasadena
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Pasadena Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pasadena PD or cold to the 4400 block of Cypress Pond Court for a domestic violence call. They shot and killed the mail accused of violence.
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Mychal Tanner Montalvo
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/06/2024
Location : 1900 block of South Third Street
City : Tahoka
County : Lynn County
State : Texas
Agency : Lubbock Police Department, Lynn County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by SWAT during militarized standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lubbock County and Lynn County SWAT created a standoff for so far unclear reasons against Mychal Montalvo in his home. Police used robots, K9s and engaged in a gun battle with him. Police claim that someone’s bullets hit their armored vehicle, but it is unclear at this time whose bullets hit as there were two counties of SWAT officers firing at Montalvo. Police revealed that he may have guns and narcotics as the only reason to explain the fatal swap war so far.
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Aresly Anahi Jaramillo
Age :20
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/05/2024
Location : 8700 block of Elam Rd
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by speeding police vehicle without lights or sirens
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Aresli Anahi Jaramillo tried to cross the street and was not in a crosswalk when a speeding patrol car without lights and sirens hit and killed her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/aresly-jaramillo-death-elam-road-lawsuit
Christian Felix Gonzalez
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/04/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Bastrop County
County : Bastrop
State : Texas
Agency : Bastrop County Special Response Team
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by SWAT after “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Christian Gonzalez was allegedly firing a gun when police were called. Bastrop County Special Response Team, a form of SWAT, appeared and engaged in a shootout with him and killed him.
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Cris Eric Steenblock
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/01/2024
Location : 3800 block of N 9th St
City : Abilene
County : Taylor
State : Texas
Agency : Abilene Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cris Eric Steenblock Was shot and killed on August 1, 2024 at a home in the 3800 block of N. 9th St. in Abilene, Texas during a domestic disturbance call. Details have not been released so far by police.
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William Sparkman
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/31/2024
Location : East Boulevard and East P Street
City : Deer Park
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Deer Park Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deer Park Police Department was called for a man who had been acting erratically, banging on car windows, kicking them. He was seen holding knives. When police arrived, he was lying in the middle of the intersection. Police fired tasers at him, which seemed to upset him, and he allegedly charged at the police who shot and killed him. His family said he had known mental health issues but “there is a better way” to handle mental health crises. The family feels the system failed the family.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Native Pacific Islander
Date : 07/31/2024
Location : 9500 block of Glynhill Ct
City : Killeen
County : Bell
State : Texas
Agency : Killeen Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Killeen Police Department engaged in a shootout with a man whom they did not publicly identify other than to stage that he is a 25-year-old Asian Pacific male. The man died during the shootout. Police so far believe that he shot and killed himself during the police shootout.
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Michael Rosas
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found unresponsive in jail cell
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 29, 2024, 46-year-old inmate Michael Rosas was found unresponsive in his cell at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, Texas. A booking deputy conducting face-to-face observation checks discovered Rosas lying against his cell door and immediately initiated life-saving measures. Additional deputies, jail medical personnel, and San Antonio Fire Department crews responded, but Rosas was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m. Authorities believe he suffered a medical episode prior to his death. Rosas had been incarcerated on charges including possession of a controlled substance (1-4 grams) and evading arrest. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause and manner of death. The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is leading the death investigation, with the BCSO Internal Affairs Unit conducting an administrative review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Michael Rosas)
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Michael Rosas
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail, 200 N Comal Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 29, 2024, Michael Rosas, 46, was found unresponsive in his cell at Bexar County Jail during routine observation checks. Rosas was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m. Authorities initially attributed his death to a medical episode, but the official cause and manner of death were pending investigation by the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office.
Rosas had been arrested the previous day on charges of possession of a controlled substance (1-4 grams) and evading arrest. His death was part of a broader issue at Bexar County Jail, where 13 inmates had died in 2024, down from 18 in the previous year. Amid concerns over jail safety and medical care, Sheriff Javier Salazar introduced a policy in October 2024 allowing the jail to refuse intake of persons with specific medical conditions. The policy faced criticism from local law enforcement, who claimed it could endanger public safety.
The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable's Office initiated an investigation into Rosas' death, with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Unit conducting an administrative review. The facility continues to face scrutiny over in-custody deaths, with multiple incidents attributed to medical episodes or withdrawal-related complications.
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https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/07/30/bexar-county-jail-inmate-dies-in-cell-after-suffering-medical-episode-sheriffs-office-says/
https://www.ksat.com/news/ksat-investigates/2024/12/27/murder-medical-episodes-and-suicide-a-look-at-the-2024-deaths-inside-the-bexar-county-jail/