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Custodial Death Record

joshua clayton johnson

Harris County, Texas - 10/16/2017, 6:45 PM

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Namejoshua clayton johnson
Date of death10/16/2017, 6:45 PM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyHarris County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 17-639-UF Version Type: VERSION 12/6/2017 11:01 Report Date: Status: Submitted AM Agency/Facility Information Montgomery 21130 U.S. Hwy 59 Agency Name: County Constable Agency Address: #C Precinct 4 Agency City: New Caney Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77357 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Deputy Director First Name: Barry Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Welch Reporter Name: Barry Welch Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: joshua Middle Name: clayton Last Name: johnson Suffix: Date of Birth: 6/18/1986 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 31 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 10/16/2017 1:33 Incident: PM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 10/16/2017 1:45 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: homicide/ gunshot to head. 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 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 Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 1101 kingwood dr City: kingwood County: Harris Zip: 77339 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Business 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: Felony Evading/ Vehicle Offense 2: Felony warrant for tampering with evidence Offense 3: manufacture/ del of a controlled substance penalty group 1 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) Alcohol / drug Type of Offense: offense 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: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Attempt to Injure Others?: Yes (select all that 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?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health No 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 Yes standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's Yes 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: Decedent was involved in vehicle pursuit which he later wrecked vehicle located at 1101 Kingwood dr and fled the scene. Decedent attempted to "carjack" victim on location and was soon confronted by the Deputy involved where the deputy deployed his taser with little or no effect. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- During the time that the deputy was attempting to take the Decedent into custody, the Decedent produced a handgun and pointed the firearm directly at the officer. The officer discharged his weapon two times striking the Decedent in the head. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7

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