Houston police released surveillance video of a deadly officer-involved shooting where a suspected panhandler was killed back in October.
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, officers said a woman was driving her vehicle in the 7700 block of Long Point when a man hit her vehicle with a flagpole and cracked her windshield.
Officer Garcia said he drew his duty weapon and increased his distance from the suspect, then gave him verbal demands to drop the knife. The video then shows the suspect turning to face Officer Garcia and walking toward him. Fearing for his safety, investigators said Officer Garcia discharged his duty weapon at least one time, striking the suspect.
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