Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Justin Cruz
Gender : Male
Age : 14
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/02/2025
Location : Sorrel Ridge and Rolling Terrace Drive
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO)
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/02/2025, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a high-speed chase of a vehicle believed to be linked to robberies. The driver, a 14-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the chase, which ended when the vehicle crashed, killing three teenage boys, including the driver, and injuring three other juveniles.
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The fatal pursuit and crash are under internal investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 3
