Chester Randolph Ward Killed by Matagorda County Sheriff's Office

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
1700 F.M. 2611
Mapping Police Violence:

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

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