Deputies attempted to arrest Chester Randolph Ward in his home for making terroristic threats made against police, the public and his family. Police said Ward pulled a gun and fired at the officers who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Chester Randolph Ward
Agency Responsible: Matagorda County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 68
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 16, 2017
County: Brazoria
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
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 3207
Geography: Rural