Suspect charged at officer with scissors in his hand. Officer fearing for his life, discharged weapon at suspect multiple times. Suspect was struck with multiple rounds and collapsed to the ground and died.
Victim's Name: Name withheld by police
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 28, 2013
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: scissors
Geography: Urban