Houston Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man During Mental Health Episode in Kashmere Gardens
KHOU 11January 15, 20261 min2,568 views
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- 🎯 Houston police responded to a fatal incident in the Kashmere Gardens area after a man allegedly threatened family members with a gun.
- 📍 The shooting occurred around 2 PM on Wayne Street near Rand, at the suspect's residence.
Suspect and Circumstances
- 👨👦 The deceased has been identified by his father as 29-year-old Larry Meny Jr.
- 🧠 His father stated that Larry was experiencing a mental health episode at the time, despite having recently secured a new job and looking forward to a fresh start.
- 🗣️ The father expressed a wish for professionals to accompany officers to better handle individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Police Response and Investigation
- 🚨 Officers arrived after witnesses reported seeing a man with a gun.
- ⚠️ Police claim they instructed the man to drop his weapon, but he allegedly raised it, leading officers to open fire.
- 👮 The officer involved is a three-year veteran of the force.
- 📹 HPD has committed to releasing body camera footage of the incident within 30 days.
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