HPD says three suspects arrived at an Amegy Bank. HPD had a bait-armored car in place. Police say Batiste was nearby with a long rifle and believe he was a sniper planning to take out the armored car driver. Batiste was shot and killed by police.
Victim's Name: Redrick Jevon Batiste
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 7, 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
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2109
Geography: Urban