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Custodial Death Record

Gloria Marie Strong

Collin County, Texas - 9/27/2021, 8:10 PM

Record summary

NameGloria Marie Strong
Date of death9/27/2021, 8:10 PM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyCollin County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 21-1313-UF Version Type: VERSION Report Date: 10/4/2021 3:59 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Agency Name: Allen Police Dept. Agency Address: 205 W. McDermott Agency City: Allen Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 75013 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: Brian Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Harvey Reporter Name: Brian Harvey Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Gloria Middle Name: Marie Last Name: Strong Suffix: Date of Birth: 8/31/1994 Sex: Female Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 27 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 9/27/2021 2:30 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/27/2021 3:10 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) Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Gunshot wound of the chest (bullet struck artery coming from aorta) Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: No 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 Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? 601 W. McDermott Street Address: City: Allen Dr County: Collin Zip: 75013 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Parking lot/garage 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: Medical facility General Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: Attempted Murder Offense 2: 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; Other, specify Type of Offense, Other: Dispatched as a Weapons call. Shots were fired in the presence of responding officer. 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 Discharged firearm Weapon Details: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Yes (select all that Attempt to Injure Others?: apply) Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Ways Decedent Attempted To Injured civilian(s) or Injure Others: other inmate(s) 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): 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: Allen Police Officers were dispatched to a Weapons call at 301 Central Expressway South (7-Eleven) in Allen, Texas. When officers arrived on scene, they were unable to locate the Reporting Party or the possible vehicles involved. As Officers were exiting their vehicles, they immediately heard multiple gunshots to the east of their present location. At this time, both Officers on scene began to run toward the gunshots to engage the shooter (Strong) and stop the threat. Officer observed shooter fire two rounds at a victim lying on the ground. Officer fired their assigned handgun, striking the shooter in the upper torso. Officers on scene provided medical aid to the shooter until they were relieved by personnel from the Allen Fire Department. The shooter was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased after arrival. 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