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Custodial Death Record

Antoine Johnson

San Jacinto County, Texas - 8/9/2026, 7:57 PM

Record summary

NameAntoine Johnson
Date of death8/9/2026, 7:57 PM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountySan Jacinto County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 26-643-C Version Type: VERSION 8/20/2026 11:49 Report Date: Status: Submitted AM Agency/Facility Information San Jacinto County Agency Name: Agency Address: 75 West Cedar Ave Sheriffs Office Agency City: Coldspring Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77331 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Sam Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Houston Reporter Name: RONNY TAYLOR Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Antoine Middle Name: Last Name: Johnson Suffix: Date of Birth: 11/17/1985 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 40 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 8/9/2026 1:56 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 8/9/2026 2:57 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 Evaluation?: pending What was the manner of death? (select only one) Pending autopsy Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Manner of Death: results Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Autopsy Pending Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Unknown If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Who caused the death?: Not applicable 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 Not Applicable death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Pre existing medical Could not be condition?: determined If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Unknown Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? US Hwy 59 @ Shag Street Address: City: Shepherd Ln. County: San Jacinto Zip: 77371 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Roadway/highway/street/sidewalk What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Police Custody Type of Custody: (pre-booking) Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Custody of Law Enforcement Personnel subsequent to arrest 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? Death Location: Medical facility General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Other Agencies Respond?: Yes 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: Felony DWI Offense 2: Felon in Possession of Firearm Offense 3: 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) Alcohol / drug offense; Other, Type of Offense: specify; Crimes Against Child(ren) Type of Offense, Other: Possession of a Weapon 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 No weapons: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: No At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- drugs): Yes Make suicidal statements?: No Exhibit any mental health Unknown Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes 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 Yes standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No 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? Yes, mark which Under Restraint: restraint devices were used Type of restraint Handcuffs; Other Type of Restraint: device, specify Other device, specify: Medical Restraints Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On August 09, 2026, at approximately 13:56 hours the decedent was involved in a motor vehicle crash and fled the scene with two minor children. Law enforcement engaged the decedent and during the arrest he was subjected to a less-lethal conducted electrical weapon. EMS was requested, and while waiting on EMS decedent began exhibiting medical issues. Shortly after arrival at the hospital, he was pronounced deceased (14:57 hours). Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7

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