Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Arthur Lee Armstrong Jr.

Gender : Male

Age : 26

Race : Black

Date : 12/08/2024

Location : 1100 block of Greenbriar Drive

City : DeSoto

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : DeSoto Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Man killed by police during service call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/08/2024, DeSoto Police officers responded to a service call involving a reported disturbance at a residence on Greenbriar Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered 26-year-old Arthur Lee Armstrong Jr., who allegedly "presented a threat." Officers opened fire, striking Armstrong Jr. in the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The DeSoto Police Department is conducting an internal investigation. Police have not clarified whether Armstrong Jr. was armed or provided details on the nature of the alleged threat that led to the use of lethal force.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www/katv.com/news/local/razorback-mourns-brother-killed-in-texas-officer-involved-shooting
2. https://www/wfaa/article/news/crime/desoto-police-shoot-man-wielding-knives
3. https://www/yahoo.com/news/razorbacks-football-player-says-brother-shot-killed-by-police