An officer saw Baker riding his bike through Northwest Houston strip mall parking lot and looking into local businesses. The officer approached Jordan and asked to see his identification. Jordan began to scuffle with the officer and ran away. A foot chase ensued, before the officer caught up with Jordan and cornered him in an alley behind the strip mall. The police officer claims Jordan attacked him prompting him to discharge his weapon and kill the young man.
Victim's Name: Jordan Baker
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 16, 2014
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban