Swiney was fatally shot by police after holding a large knife dragging his mother down the hallway. His mother was treated at a hospital for stab wounds.
Victim's Name: Matthew Deshune Swiney
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 24, 2013
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife and hammer
Geography: Urban