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Robert “Bob” Meadours
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Gender
Male
Age
38 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/29/2001
Location
3110 Hamilton St. La Porte TX 77571 Harris
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Robert's sister called mental health services when his bipolar disorder escalated, police were sent to the house, despite warnings that their presence might alarm him. Robert refused to drop a 10 inch screwdriver despite being shot with bean bags. Officers then shot him 14 times. The Bob Meadours Act was signed in 2005, requiring police to be trained in handling mental illnesses. A civil suit failed.
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Alleged Responsible Party
La Porte Police Department
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