Clyde Ray Parker

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 17-77-C Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 2/27/2017 1:16 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Texas Department Agency Name: Agency Address: PO BOX 4087 Of Public Safety Agency City: Austin Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78773 Director Information Director Salutation: Director Director First Name: Steven Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: McCraw Joanne Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Scarbrough Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Clyde Middle Name: Ray Last Name: Parker Suffix: Date of Birth: 3/8/1994 Sex: Female Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 22 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 2/3/2017 11:56 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 2/4/2017 12:09 AM 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) Manner of Death: Suicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Gunshot wound of the head 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? Who caused the death?: Decedent 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 Handgun 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? U.S. 190 at Mile Street Address: City: Bryan Post 671 County: Brazos Zip: 77803 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 during/fleeing 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: Scene of incident 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: DWI Offense 2: Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon 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) Type of Offense: Other, specify Type of Offense, Other: Speeding, Suspected DWI 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 Discharged firearm Weapon Details: 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: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Yes Make suicidal statements?: Yes drugs): Exhibit any mental health Yes 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 No No 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: On 02-03-2017 at approx. 11:55 PM Trooper Ashley observed a silver, Honda, Civic, traveling south on US 190, south of the OSR overpass while speeding. The speed was confirmed on radar as 80 MPH in a 70 MPH Zone. A traffic stop was made and the driver was identified as Parker, Clyde Ray, white, female. Trooper Ashley approached the vehicle and Parker informed him that she had a loaded gun on her hip in a holster. She told him this several times and also showed him the weapon. Trooper Ashley acknowledged that he had seen the weapon and asked her for her driver license. He had to ask several times. He also began to smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage about the vehicle. He asked Parker to step out so he could investigate further. He did not ask her to disarm at this time because he believed she was a License to Carry holder and he did not have just cause at this time. Parker exited the vehicle and walked to the rear of her car. Trooper Ashley asked her where she was coming from and it was determined that she was coming from Dallas to Bryan to help a friend move. Trooper Ashley asked her how much she had to drink and she said a few sips. She further stated that she was drinking Wild Turkey straight out of the bottle and that the bottle was in the trunk of the car. Trooper Ashley performed the HGN test and observed one clue. He then gave instructions and demonstrated the Walk and Turn test. Parker began the test but after a few steps she stopped. Trooper Ashley instructed Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- her to continue the test several times and she did not. Parker informed Trooper Ashley that she had already been on the verge of committing suicide. Trooper Ashley instructed Parker to put her hands on her head so that he could disarm her. Parker then said, "Officer, I want you to kill me." Trooper Ashley told her again to put her hands on her head. She then began to remove her handgun from the holster. A physical struggle ensued and Trooper Ashley attempted to gain control of the weapon. Parker was able to get the gun out of her holster and place it against her face. She then pulled the trigger fatally wounding herself. Due to the struggle Parker was now in the right lane of the roadway. Trooper Ashley lifted Parker form the roadway and moved her to the shoulder. He then called for EMS to come to his location. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7