Kinsey was stopped by police after he allegedly tried to rob a motel patron, and was found making boxing motions in a nearby street. After struggling with the officer, Kinsey was shot after charging at the officer. Hotel guests say they saw the man hanging around overnight. They say he stood around for hours and didn't seem a bother to anyone. They wonder if whatever happened here could have gone differently. "He was just cold and homeless and innocent. I'm thinking he was really mentally ill," said eyewitness Robbie Meraz.
Victim's Name: Hallis Kinsey
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 17, 2014
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban