ADAM BRUCE CONNORS

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 21-201-UF Version Type: AMENDED 4/22/2021 12:03 Report Date: Status: Submitted PM Agency/Facility Information El Paso Police Agency Name: Agency Address: 911 N. Raynor Dept. Agency City: El Paso Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 79903 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Deputy Director First Name: David Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Camacho Reporter Name: REX PARSONS Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: ADAM Middle Name: BRUCE Last Name: CONNORS Suffix: Date of Birth: 12/2/1988 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 32 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 2/14/2021 6:13 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 2/14/2021 6:57 PM Manner / Cause of Death Has a medical examiner or coroner conducted an evaluation to determine a cause of death? Medical Examiner/Coroner Yes, results are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Homicide (includes Manner of Death: Justifiable Homicide) Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: GUNSHOT WOUND OF TORSO Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Not Applicable If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Law Who caused the death?: enforcement/correctional personnel If a weapon caused the death, what type of weapon caused the death? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of weapon that caused Rifle/shotgun death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Not Applicable; cause of death was Pre existing medical accidental injury, condition?: intoxication, suicide or homicide If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Firearm Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? 3444 SUNSET Street Address: City: EL PASO ROSE County: El Paso Zip: 79936 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Residence/Home What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Pre-Custodial Use Type of Custody: of Force Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: N/A What was the time and date of the deceased's entry into the law enforcement facility where the death occurred (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Entry Date Time: Entry Date Time N/A: Where did the death occur? Dead on arrival at Death Location: medical facility General Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: No What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Offense 1: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON Offense 2: EVADING ARREST DETENTION WITH MOTOR VEHICLE Offense 3: THEFT OF FIREARM Not filed at time of Were the Charges:: death What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Violent Crime Type of Offense: Against Persons At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent display or use a weapon? Decedent display/use of Yes, mark all that weapons: apply Decedent Display or Use Displayed firearm Weapon Details: without discharge At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Yes (select all that Attempt to Injure Others?: apply) Attempted to injure Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Ways Decedent Attempted To civilian(s) or other Injure Others: inmate(s) At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Unknown Make suicidal statements?: Yes drugs): Exhibit any mental health Unknown Exhibit any medical problems?: No problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate Resist being handcuffed or No No standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to Yes Yes including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession No officer's weapon: Was the deceased under restraint in the time leading up to the death or the events causing the death? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: 2-14-2021, approximately 1734hrs, El Paso Police Officers from Pebble Hills Regional Command were dispatched to an aggravated family disturbance in progress at 3444 Sunset Rose. Officers met with the reporter, Abel Lara, who advised that Adam Connors (decedent) had arrived at his home and pointed a shotgun at him. Lara explained that he lived in the residence with his wife and children, along with the decedent’s estranged wife Melissa Herrera and their children. Connors was suicidal and reportedly looking for Melissa Herrera and the children. Connors left the scene prior to officers’ arrival. At 1739hrs, dispatch received a call of a suicidal subject, reference Connors. At 1802hrs, officers located Connors and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Connors evaded in his vehicle, at which time a pursuit was initiated. Supervisors terminated the pursuit at 1811hrs. Officers returned to 3444 Sunset Rose, believing that the subject may return. Upon arrival at 3444 Sunset Rose, officers observed Connors’ vehicle in the street. Connor was seen Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- approaching the residence with a shotgun in his hands. Office I. Lujan #3060 fired a single shot with his patrol rifle, striking Connors. Officers provided aid for Connors and summoned FMS. Connors was transported to Del Sol where he was pronounced dead. CAP, CSU, Internal Affairs, and the Texas Rangers arrived to conduct the investigation. Upon conducting interviews with the involved parties, investigators learned of previous suicide attempts by Connors. Detectives obtained text messages sent from Connors, in which he described being suicidal, and sent pictures of the shotgun and shells to Herrera. The investigation continues. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7