Timeline of the Jackson shooting,
July26,2013: About 4p.m., according to police, Larry Eugene Jackson Jr. arrives at the Bench mark Bankat 1508W. 35thSt., which had been robbed that morning, and tries to open the bank’s locked front door. Jackson walks away but returns a minute later and tries to open the door again, drawing the attention of the bank manager. After speaking to Jackson, the manager tell police Detective Charles Kleinert that Jackson had attempted to use the name of abank customer whom employees knew wasn’t Jackson. Kleinert tries to question Jackson, who flees. Kleinert chases after Jackson and gets a ride from a passing driver in aneffort to find him. Kleinert and Jackson then get into a struggle undera nearby bridge, where Jackson is fatally shot in the back of the neck.
Aug. 1: Kleinert tells internalaffairs investigators that he unintentionally fired the shot that killed Jackson, several sources tell the American-Statesman. Kleinert told investigators his weapon was drawn as part of his effort to subdue Jackson when he lost his balance and fell over, sources say.
Sept. 17: Jackson’s parents file a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Kleinert and the city of Austin. The suit alleges that the detective used racial profiling to focus on Jackson and that Kleinert violated police pursuit policies and used unnecessary force.
Oct.22: Kleinert retires fromthe policeforce. Thedecision prohibits the city from releasing the internalaffairs file related to the shooting and any disciplinary action recommended by a citizen panel that reviews deadly use of forcecases.The police department closes its internal inquiry.
Feb. 13,2014: The Austin City Council withdraws amotion to approve aproposed monetary settlement for Jackson’s three children, saying it will wait until aftera grand jury decides whether Kleinert should face criminal charges.
May12: Agrand jury indicts Kleinert on a manslaughter charge.