Kubera called 911 and threatened to kill himself. Officers blocked off the scene around his residence as a SWAT team was called in. Shortly after, Kubera came out of his house, firing a shotgun. Shots were exchanged between Kubera and officers, and Kubera was hit. He was pronounced dead at Baylor Grapevine.
Victim's Name: James Kubera
Agency Responsible: Gapevine Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Date of Death: April 17, 2014
County: Tarrant
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban