Jackson was shot and killed by Charles Kleinert, a police detective who was investigating a bank robbery. The detective shot Jackson in the back of the neck after he allegedly fled and then struggled with the officer, according to an initial report. An amended report has since been filed which does not state that Jackson fled or fought with Kleinert. An investigation is pending.
Victim's Name: Larry Eugene Jackson Jr.
Agency Responsible: Austin Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 26, 2013
County: Travis
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Charged with manslaughter, Charges Dismissed in Federal Court
Criminal Charges: Charged, Charges Tossed
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban