Family Of Woman Killed By Baytown Police Officer Hires Attorney

HOUSTON — The family of a woman who was shot and killed by a Baytown police officer on Monday has retained the services of a civil rights attorney.

Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump is representing the family of Pamela Turner, and plans to hold a news conference on Thursday to discuss the lawsuit they plan ti file against the Baytown Police Department.

Turner was talking outside her apartment complex in the 1600 block of Garth Road, when she was approached by a Baytown police officer, who said he recognized her and knew Turner had outstanding warrants.

According to Baytown Police, the officer tried to arrest Turner and she resisted him. When the officer used her Taser on her, it had no effect on her and they continued fighting.

During the struggle, Turner grabbed the officers Taser and shocked the officer, who drew his weapon and fired five shots, killing Turner.

The family has indicated Turner suffered from schizophrenia, and had several encounters with this officer, who has since been placed on administrative leave.

“Police are sworn to protect society’s most vulnerable citizens, but instead this officer tried to Tase and then killed Ms. Turner,” Crump said in a statement. “She was minding her own business in her own neighborhood when the officer shot her dead. We will pursue every avenue of justice for the mourning family who are also the victims of this senseless killing.”

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