Police were surveiling five suspects who attempted to rob an Affordable Furniture store, police said. The men came out running and ignored verbal commands to drop their weapons. Two were shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Scott Bennett
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 17, 2016
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1376
Geography: Suburban