Matthew Vincent Cobb

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 18-48-C Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 7/13/2018 5:52 AM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Harris County Agency Name: Agency Address: 1200 Baker Street Sheriff's Dept. Agency City: Houston Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77002 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Ed Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Gonzalez Reporter Name: Jeffery Vickery Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Matthew Middle Name: Vincent Last Name: Cobb Suffix: Date of Birth: 3/28/1982 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 35 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 1/31/2018 9:48 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 2/1/2018 12:32 AM 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) Manner of Death: Suicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Gunshot wounds (2) of the head and neck 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? Who caused the death?: Decedent 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 Where did the event causing the death occur? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 2527 Kiplands Way Street Address: City: Houston Dr County: Harris Zip: 77014 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Residence/Home What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Police Custody Type of Custody: (pre-booking) Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Custody of Law Enforcement Personnel subsequent to 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 General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: Yes Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: Deadly Conduct 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 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) 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: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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 Yes Yes 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? Yes, mark which Under Restraint: restraint devices were used Type of restraint Type of Restraint: Handcuffs Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On 01/31/2018, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a Domestic Disturbance incident between the decedent and his ex-wife at the decedent's parent's home. The suspect left the location before deputies arrived. The primary deputy relayed the facts he obtained at the scene to a Harris County ADA (Assistant District Attorney.) The ADA accepted a charge of Deadly Conduct on the suspect. Deputies learned of a possible location for the suspect and proceeded to the location. A male escorted them into the residence and advised the suspect was upstairs in his room. Deputies entered the room, woke the suspect up, and handcuffed him. While in the room, the suspect obtained a handgun and discharged it at deputies, while holding it behind his back. A deputy returned fire and struck the suspect. The deputies and roommate exited the residence & the SWAT members were called. SWAT personnel entered the residence and located the Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- suspect with no signs of life. -Two deputies sustained non life-threatening gunshot wounds. The roommate sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital via life-flight. -One deputy was shot by the decedent. At the time of this report, it is unknown who caused the injuries to the other deputy and the roommate. 07/13/2018- The following facts have been discovered through the investigation: After the suspect obtained the handgun, he shot once towards a deputy while handcuffed. The two deputies ran towards the stairs and front door, followed by the homeowner. One of the deputies discharged his weapon numerous times while fleeing, striking the other deputy twice and the homeowner five times. The injured deputy and homeowner sustained non life threatening injuries. The suspect was located with no signs of life in an upstairs restroom with self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head and neck. -On April 2, 2018, a Harris County Assistant Medical Examiner completed the autopsy report. Based on the obtained facts: -The "Report of Injuries to or Death of Peace Officer" was filed in error on 02/01/2018. -The "Peace Officer Involved Injuries or Death Report" was filed in error on 02/01/2018. (Corrected versions to be filed) Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7