Royce Leon Sedotal Jr. Killed by League City Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
300 Waco St
Mapping Police Violence:

Royce Leon Sedotal Jr. had escaped custody after officers responded to a disturbance call involving an assault at his home. League City police officers searched for Sedotal unsuccessfully until making contact with a female occupant at his house the following day. The officers found Sedotal hiding in a closet. Sedotal had escaped custody while still handcuffed but was no longer handcuffed when killed at his home. Sedotal was ordered to come out of the closet, but he allegedly threatened the officers with a folding utility knife. Officer Shane Yount shot and killed Sedotal.

Victim's Name: Royce Leon Sedotal Jr.

Agency Responsible: League City Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 49

Race: Unknown race

Date of Death: September 19, 2018

County: Galveston

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Geography: Suburban

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