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Erik Jon Perez
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Gender
Male
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/18/2020
Location
Bay City TX 77414 Matagorda
Cause of Death
Deadly force
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 other 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.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Bay City Police Department, Matagorda County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety
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National Anthem
United States