Police killings
2013-2020

Hallis Kinsey

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 3/17/2014

Houston, Harris, TX
9638 Plainfield St

Kinsey was stopped by police after he allegedly tried to rob a motel patron, and was found making boxing motions in a nearby street. After struggling with the officer, Kinsey was shot after charging at the officer. Hotel guests say they saw the man hanging around overnight. They say he stood around for hours and didn't seem a bother to anyone. They wonder if whatever happened here could have gone differently. "He was just cold and homeless and innocent. I'm thinking he was really mentally ill," said eyewitness Robbie Meraz.