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Jose Centeno Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
17 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/31/2018
Location
Stuebner Airline Rd and Brightwood Drive Houston TX 77069 Harris
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A police officer began pursuing Jose Luis Centento after he failed to stop for a school bus that was unloading. The slow speed chase ended after several miles when Centento drove off road and got stuck. With their guns drawn, officers commanded Centento to get out of the car but Centento shot at them with a replica handgun powered by CO2. Five officers opened fire, killing the boy.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Harris County Sheriff's Office
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