Mother of mentally ill man called 911. Video footage shows Harrison's mother opening the door to the awaiting officers while Harrison appears behind her twiddling a screwdriver. The officers immediately demanded he drop the tool and within seconds fired several shots, killing Harrison before he was able to react.
Victim's Name: Jason Harrison
Agency Responsible: Dallas Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 14, 2014
County: Dallas
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban