Beard was standing in his mother's backyard and told officers he wanted to be shot by police. During the negotiation with investigators, two SAPD officers shot Beard. Paramedics were called, but Beard died at the scene.
Victim's Name: Andrew Beard
Agency Responsible: San Antonio Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: November 20, 2013
County: Bexar
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban