Charles Edward Jones

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 20-1904-UF Version Type: AMENDED 10/4/2021 12:12 Report Date: Status: Submitted PM Agency/Facility Information Texas Department Agency Name: Agency Address: PO BOX 4087 Of Public Safety Agency City: Austin Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78773 Director Information Director Salutation: Director Director First Name: Steven Director Middle Name: C Director Last Name: McCraw Joanne Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Scarbrough Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Charles Middle Name: Edward Last Name: Jones Suffix: Date of Birth: 3/7/1984 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 36 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 12/11/2020 7:32 Incident: PM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 12/11/2020 7:32 Death Date and Time: PM Manner / Cause of Death Has a medical examiner or coroner conducted an evaluation to determine a cause of death? Medical Examiner/Coroner Yes, results are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Manner of Death: Homicide (includes Justifiable Homicide) Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Multiple gunshot wounds Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Not Applicable If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Law Who caused the death?: enforcement/correctional personnel If a weapon caused the death, what type of weapon caused the death? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of weapon that caused Rifle/shotgun death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Not Applicable; cause of death was Pre existing medical accidental injury, condition?: intoxication, suicide or homicide If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Firearm Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 7300 Antoine Drive City: Houston County: Harris Zip: 77088 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Roadway/highway/street/sidewalk What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Pre-Custodial Use Type of Custody: of Force Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Custody of Law Enforcement Personnel during/fleeing arrest What was the time and date of the deceased's entry into the law enforcement facility where the death occurred (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Entry Date Time: Entry Date Time N/A: Where did the death occur? Death Location: Scene of incident Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: Yes What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Offense 1: Aggravated Robbery Offense 2: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon Offense 3: Not filed at time of Were the Charges:: death What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Violent Crime Type of Offense: Against Persons At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent display or use a weapon? Decedent display/use of Yes, mark all that weapons: apply Decedent Display or Use Displayed firearm Weapon Details: without discharge At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Yes (select all that Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Attempt to Injure Others?: apply) Attempted to injure Ways Decedent Attempted To law enforcement Injure Others: personnel At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Unknown Make suicidal statements?: Unknown drugs): Exhibit any mental health Unknown Exhibit any medical problems?: Unknown problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate Resist being handcuffed or No No standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No No including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession No officer's weapon: Was the deceased under restraint in the time leading up to the death or the events causing the death? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On December 11, 2020, Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division Special Agents (TX DPS CID SAs) and Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputies (HCSO) (Violent Crimes Unit) were conducting a robbery investigation. During this investigation, a suspect, identified as Charles Edward Jones, committed an Aggravated Robbery of a Metro PCS store located at 8119 Antoine Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas. During the robbery, Jones carried and displayed a firearm to a Metro PCS employee. Upon confirming that Jones committed the robbery, Texas DPS CID SAs attempted to arrest Jones near the Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- address of 7300 Antoine Drive, Houston, Texas. During the arrest, DPS CID SAs conducted a vehicle containment technique, identified themselves as "Police" numerous times, and began to give Jones commands in efforts to gain Jones's compliance to surrender. Jones did not follow the commands and made furtive movements from inside of Jones's vehicle. Jones was observed by DPS personnel extending Jones's arms while holding a firearm in Jones's right hand, appearing to aim the firearm at a DPS SA. Jones's actions caused DPS personnel to believe they, other officers, or third parties were in danger of serious bodily injury or death. Jones was subsequently shot by DPS personnel. HCSO Deputies and Houston Fire Department Emergency Medical Service personnel then assisted DPS by conducting first aid on Jones. However, despite attempts to render first aid, Jones died at the scene of the incident. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7