Luster Stansberry, aged 44, was fatally shot on July 14, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident occurred in the early morning hours near a Greyhound bus area. According to reports, Stansberry, who was homeless, got into a confrontation with a security guard named Barry Pittman, who worked for Ruiz Protective Services. During the altercation, Stansberry attacked Pittman, who then fatally shot Stansberry in what was reported as an act of self-defense. The security guard remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities during the investigation.
The investigation revealed that Stansberry was acting aggressively when the altercation began, prompting Pittman to use his firearm. Pittman was initially questioned, but no charges were immediately filed against him, as it appeared he was defending himself during the incident. The case highlighted concerns about security protocols and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, such as homeless individuals, in urban environments. The event also drew attention to the use of lethal force by private security personnel and their training in handling such confrontations.
