Police were following three people, including Ryans, believed to be involved in recent robberies, according to authorities. Officers confronted the group after they robbed a cash advance business at gunpoint, police said. They exchanged gunfire with two of the men, killing Ryans and injuring the other man, officials said.
Victim's Name: Martin Ryans
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 15, 2015
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 923
Geography: Suburban