Police were called to a suspected carjacking. Upon arrival, they spoke to witnesses and identified an alleged suspect. The suspect allegedly ran away, and police chased after them. Police allege the person was armed and ignored several warnings to drop the weapon. Police claim the person aimed a gun at an officer, who shot and killed the person.
Agency: Fort Worth Police Department
Motive: carjacking
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: April 18, 2021
County: Tarrant
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6798