Police were called to I-35 and found Eram walking through traffic. As officers were attempting to detain Eram, they allege he charged at them with a weapon. Eram ran into the road once again and came back at the officers. Police shot and killed him.
Agency: San Marcos Police Department
Motive: erratic behavior
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Rescue Eram
Death Date: April 10, 2021
County: Hays
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Pacific Islander
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6775