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Eric Michael Watkins

Gender : Male

Age : 54

Race : Black

Date : 04/27/2025

Location : 100 block of Daisey Lane

City : Justin

County : Denton

State : Texas

Agency : Justin Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 27, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Justin Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as 54-year-old Eric Michael Watkins, failed to stop and continued driving to a residence in the 100 block of Daisey Lane. Upon arrival at the residence, Watkins exited the vehicle and fled into the backyard while armed with a firearm. When he emerged from the backyard, officers issued multiple commands for him to drop the weapon. Watkins allegedly raised the firearm in a threatening manner toward the officers, prompting one officer to discharge their service weapon, striking Watkins. Officers rendered aid at the scene, and Watkins was transported to Medical City Denton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation into the incident, as is standard protocol for officer-involved shootings in Texas.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2025/04/29/justin-police-officer-shoots-kills-man-armed-with-gun-officials-say/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/justin-police-shoot-kill-armed-suspect
https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2025/04/28/suspect-shot-by-justin-police-after-evading-traffic-stop/