Brazos County inmate dies in custody
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – An inmate in the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office custody died early Friday morning.
The sheriff’s office says the 49-year-old man “requested medical assistance” around 2:09 a.m. Medical staff in the jail responded and requested an ambulance. The inmate was taken to the hospital at 2:25 a.m. and admitted. He ultimately passed due to medical complications, according to the sheriff’s office.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time. A thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this passing is underway. The Texas Rangers will be conducting an independent investigation, as is standard for all in custody deaths,” a statement from the sheriff’s office said.
The Texas Jail Commission has also been notified as is required. A Custodial Death Report will be forwarded to the Texas Attorney General upon completion of an internal investigation conducted by the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office and an independent investigation conducted by the Texas Rangers.
