Police killings
2013-2020

Jordan Baker

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 1/16/2014

Houston, Harris, TX
9500 Hempstead Hwy

An officer saw Baker riding his bike through Northwest Houston strip mall parking lot and looking into local businesses. The officer approached Jordan and asked to see his identification. Jordan began to scuffle with the officer and ran away. A foot chase ensued, before the officer caught up with Jordan and cornered him in an alley behind the strip mall. The police officer claims Jordan attacked him prompting him to discharge his weapon and kill the young man.