Custodial Death Record
David Salinas
Harris County, Texas - 7/15/2021, 12:54 AM
Record summary
| Name | David Salinas |
|---|---|
| Date of death | 7/15/2021, 12:54 AM |
| Agency | Unknown Agency |
| County | Harris County |
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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT
Agency Information
CDR Number: 21-885-UF Version Type: AMENDED
Report Date: 7/22/2021 7:03 AM Status: Submitted
Agency/Facility Information
Houston Police 1200 Travis, 16th
Agency Name: Agency Address:
Dept. Floor
Agency City: Houston Agency State: TX
Agency Zip: 77002
Director Information
Director Salutation: Lieutenant Director First Name: Melissa
Director Middle Name:
Director Last Name: Countryman
Reporter Name: Kimberly Fowler Reporter Email: [email protected]
Decedent Information
Identity of Deceased
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First Name: David
Middle Name:
Last Name: Salinas
Suffix:
Date of Birth: 7/11/1989 Sex: Male
Race: Hispanic or Latino
Age At Time Of Death: 32
Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM):
Date/Time of Custody or
7/14/2021 7:45 PM
Incident:
Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM):
Death Date and Time: 7/14/2021 7:54 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)
Homicide (includes
Manner of Death: Justifiable
Homicide)
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Medical Cause of Death:
Medical Cause of Death:
Gunshot wounds of the torso and upper extremities
Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death
after admission to your jail's jurisdiction?
Medical Treatment: Yes
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
Handgun
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
Location / Custody Information
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Where did the event causing the death occur?
Street Address: 6900 Monroe City: Houston
County: Harris Zip: 77017
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?
Dead on arrival at
Death Location:
medical facility
General Information
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Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident?
Other Agencies Respond?: No
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:
Evading in a Motor Vehicle
Offense 2:
Engaging in Prostitution
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)
Type of Offense: Other, specify
Type of Offense, Other:
Engaging in Prostitution
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
No
weapons:
At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent:
Attempt to Injure Others?: No
At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent:
Appear intoxicated (alcohol or
No Make suicidal statements?: No
drugs):
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Exhibit any mental health
No Exhibit any medical problems?: No
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 Yes
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 Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 1934 hours, Houston Police Department's Gang
Division-Crime Reduction Unit Officers were advised by members of the Houston Police Department's Vice
Division that they needed a vehicle stopped in regards to an operation they were working. CRU Officers
attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, to which the Suspect ignored. The Suspect evaded CRU
Officers in his motor vehicle and eventually stuck a pole while attempting to make a U-turn. The Suspect's
vehicle was disabled.
CRU Officers approached the Suspect's vehicle and gave several verbal commands to keep his hands within
view, but he continued to place his hands out of sight. Ultimately, the Suspect moved towards the floor board
of the vehicle and returned to an upright position quickly. The CRU Officers discharged their duty weapons
towards the Suspect.
The Suspect was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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