Witnesses to recent street "gunfire" pointed out the suspect to police as he drove by. Police followed the man for about two blocks. They report that he refused to show his hands and when they opened his car door, he fired a gun at them. At least three officers shot back, killing him.
Victim's Name: Name withheld by police
Agency Responsible: Freeport Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: October 1, 2013
County: Brazoria
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural