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Rene Benito-Amaro
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Gender
Male
Age
28 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/05/2013
Location
5725 Fondren Road Houston TX 77036 Harris
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers responding to a discharge of firearms encountered Rene Benito-Amaro, who fit the description of the alleged shooter. He fled on foot, firing a pistol at officers. Benito-Amaro hid at a strip mall, but was discovered by a police dog. Benito-Amaro pointed his gun at the dog and then at its handler, Officer Newman, who fatally shot him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Houston Police Department
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United States