Micah Dsheigh Jester
Micah Dsheigh Jester
Micah Dsheigh Jester was a 26 year old woman who was shot dead by police in Austin, Texas on October 16, 2016.
Death
On October 16, 2016, Austin Police were responding to a 911 call at about 3:45a.m. made by Jester’s husband who was complaining about her erratic behavior.
When the officers approached Jester at her apartment complex, she aimed her gun at them and began moving toward them.
Police said that Jester refused the officers’ repeated demands to drop the weapon, and then opened fire.
Jester reportedly yelled ‘shoot me, shoot me, kill me’ while pointing the weapon, a Semi automatic BB gun, at them.
Her sister has set up a Go Fund Me to help pay for Jester's Funeral.
Investigation
Jester is the 6th person to be shot and killed by Austin Police in 2016. Two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on Administrative leave while the authorities investigate the incident.