Romayne Anthonye Manuel

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 22-1272-UF Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 4/5/2023 12:06 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Grand Prairie Police Agency Name: Agency Address: 1525 Arkansas Ln Dept. Agency City: Grand Prairie Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 75052 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: Daniel Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Scesney Reporter Name: Demoine Clark Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Romayne Middle Name: Anthonye Last Name: Manuel Suffix: Date of Birth: 12/9/1990 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 31 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 7/13/2022 3:31 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 7/13/2022 3:31 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) Manner of Death: Other - specify Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Manner of Death Description: Undetermined Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: An Autopsy was performed and the cause of death was: Gunshot wounds of the head and torso and the Manner of Death was undetermined. Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Unknown If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Who caused the death?: Not applicable 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? 2250 Sara Jane Street Address: City: Grand Prairie Pkwy County: Dallas Zip: 75052 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: 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?: 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: Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant Officer Offense 2: Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant Officer Offense 3: Were the Charges:: Filed 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: Family Disturbance/Check Welfare Call 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: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Unknown Make suicidal statements?: No 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 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 Unknown 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 Taser Deployment Other device, specify: by Backup officer Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Summary: On July 13, 2022, Grand Prairie Officers responded to a check welfare call at a residence in the 2200 block of Sara Jane Parkway. The caller reported she was in fear for her daughter’s safety due to a previous domestic violence assault involving the suspect, who was seen on camera arriving at the residence. The caller further stated the suspect arrived in a vehicle he allegedly stole during the previous domestic violence incident. Additionally, the caller was afraid for her daughter’s welfare since she was unable to reach her on the telephone. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located the suspect on foot and attempted to detain him. The suspect refused the officer’s instructions and fled toward the stolen vehicle. Officers attempted to subdue the suspect by deploying a Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) as well as attempting to physically restrain him, neither of which were effective in gaining control of the suspect. Despite the fight with officers, the suspect forced open the driver-side door of the stolen vehicle, retrieved a handgun and fired the handgun. Fearing for her life, the officer shot the suspect. Grand Prairie Fire Department Paramedics were called to the scene and attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspect’s gun was retrieved from his hand and subsequently booked as evidence. The officer, who sustained minor injuries, was treated and released at the scene. The suspect was identified as Romayne Manuel of Dallas, 31 years of age. Additionally, an Autopsy was performed by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences to determine the cause of death. Per the results, the cause of death was gunshot wounds of the head and torso; however, the manner of death was undetermined. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7