Officers responding to a discharge of firearms call tried to detain Benito-Amaro, who fit the description of the alleged shooter. He fled, firing at officers. He hid at a strip mall, but was discovered by a police dog. Benito-Amaro pointed his gun at the dog and then at its handler, Officer Newman, who fatally shot him.
Victim's Name: Rene Benito-Amaro
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 5, 2013
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Grand jury/No bill or Cleared
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban