Officers pulled over a couple for speeding. During the traffic stop, the couple stated they were speeding as someone was shooting at their car and they were trying to get away. While officers were speaking to the couple, a man parked at a shell gas station and waited. He eventually approached officers and there was an exchange of words. Police allege the man eventually reached into his pants and grabbed a gun. Officers told the individual to drop it. Police claim the individual fired once, but this has not been confirmed at this time. Three officers shot and killed the man.
Agency: Houston Police Department
Motive: gunshots
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: May 21, 2021
County: Harris
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6882