Bastrop County Deputy Mark Garcia and Investigator Stephen Broderick responded to a 911 call about a family disturbance. They found the suspect outside of his home, armed and repeatedly told Cantu to drop the weapon. The suspect allegedly refused, and pointed the weapon at the deputies who shot and killed him at the scene.
Victim's Name: Jose Manuel Cantu
Agency Responsible: Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 78
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 13, 2013
County: Bastrop
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural