Death Row Information
Offender Information
Name | Thompson, Charles Victor | |
TDCJ Number | 999306 | |
Date of Birth | 06/13/1970 | |
Date Received | 05/05/1999 | |
Age (when Received) | 28 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 10 | |
Date of Offense | 04/30/1998 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 27 | |
County | Harris | |
Race | White | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Brown | |
Height | 6' 0" | |
Weight | 216 | |
Eye Color | Blue | |
Native County | Harris | |
Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
heating & air conditioner installation, electronics, exterminator, laborer
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On 04/30/98 in Houston, Thompson got into an argument with a white male and white female in her apartment. The night before officers had been called to the same address and had escorted Thompson away from the residence. Thompson returned early the next morning and kicked the door in. Thompson shot the male, causing his death, and injuring the female severely enough to require life flight to the hospital. She died one week later, as a result of the shooting.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
White male & female