Erik Jon Perez was reportedly wanted for felony and misdemeanor warrants when he got into a confrontation with officers about 5:29 p.m. Officers recognized Perez as he was driving and tried to stop him. While they chased him, Perez allegedly shot and hit a patrol unit. The Matagorda County Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS troopers joined in the pursuit. Perez reportedly got out of his vehicle and attempted to make a run for it. He reportedly his weapon and pointed it at officers, and officers from all three agencies shot and killed him.
Agency: Bay City Police Department, Matagorda County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety
Motive: Warrant (multiple felony and misdemeanor)
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Erik Jon Perez
Death Date: August 18, 2020
County: Matagorda
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot