Michael Spike Haynie

Death by Force

Michael Spike Haynie, a 63-year-old homeless man, was shot and killed by a security guard on June 18, 2019, outside Sun Washateria in southeast Houston. Haynie, also known as Spike, was a member of the Urban Animals roller skaters group and was described by friends as funny, a lover of music, and a gentleman. He had chronic back pain, which led to him losing his job and ultimately living on the streets.

The security guard, 27-year-old Lance Campbell, was patrolling the area when he saw Ha ...Read More

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