After Hughes allegedly tried to steal $80 worth of brisket from a grocery store, police said he threatened officers with a knife when they attempted to handcuff him. Police said they shot Hughes after first attempting to subdue him with a Taser.
Victim's Name: Randall Hughes
Agency Responsible: Waco Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: White
Date of Death: August 11, 2015
County: McLennan
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 730
Geography: Suburban