Maurice Earl Pierce
Name: Maurice Earl Pierce
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 12/23/2010
Location: Shreveport Drive and Campos Drive
Austin, Texas, 78727
County: Travis
Agency: Austin Police Department
Cause of Death:
Intended Use of Force:
Media summary: Pierce ran a stop sign in North Austin at around 10:54pm. After pulling over, Pierce fled on foot. As officer Brad Smith pursued in his vehicle, officer Frank Wilson gave chase on foot. A struggled ensued as Wilson attempted to tase Pierce, who grabbed his utility knife and slashed the officer's neck. Pierce was fatally shot attempting to flee.
Unique ID: 9729
News article: Link
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