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Custodial Death Record

Delquin Earl Miller

Fort Bend County, Texas - 11/24/2018, 5:06 PM

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NameDelquin Earl Miller
Date of death11/24/2018, 5:06 PM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyFort Bend County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 18-1168-CJ Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 4/15/2019 9:10 AM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Fort Bend County 1410 Williams Way Agency Name: Agency Address: Sheriff's Dept. Blvd. Agency City: Richmond Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77469 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Troy Director Middle Name: E Director Last Name: Nehls Bradley Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Whichard Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Delquin Middle Name: Earl Last Name: Miller Suffix: Date of Birth: 10/4/1979 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 39 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 8/7/2018 9:06 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 11/24/2018 11:06 Death Date and Time: 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: Natural Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Galveston County Medical Examiner, Dr. Erin Barnhart, conducted the autopsy of Delquin Miller on 11/26/2018, during which preliminary finding of death cause was reported to be massive pulmonary thromboembolism. The final autopsy report is pending completion of laboratory analysis, which is not available as of time of this report. Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: No 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 Pre-existing medical condition?: condition If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Not applicable, cause of death was Means of Death: illness/natural cause Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 1410 Williams Way City: Richmond County: Fort Bend Zip: 77469 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Law Enforcement Location Category: Facility What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Type of Custody: County Jail Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Jail - multiple occupancy cell 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: 8/7/2018 9:06 AM 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 6 --- 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: Evading Arrest/Detention with Prior Conviction (State Jail Felony) Offense 2: Criminal Mischief Bond Forfeiture (Class B Misdemeanor) Offense 3: Were the Charges:: Filed 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: Subject was arrested and charged subsequent to warrant issuance 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 No Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health No Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes problems?: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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 11/24/2018, Inmate Delquin Earl Miller (DOB 10/04/1979) complained of experiencing chest pains, which resulted in an examination by detention medical staff. During the course of this examination, Inmate Miller became unresponsive and Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Service transported Mr. Miller to Oak Bend Medical Hospital in Richmond at 10:09 am. Delquin Miller was ultimately pronounced dead by Oak Bend Hospital emergency room staff at 11:06 am, 11/24/2018. Galveston County Medical Examiner, Dr. Erin Barnhart, conducted the autopsy of Delquin Miller on 11/26/2018, during which preliminary finding of death cause was reported to be massive pulmonary thromboembolism. The final autopsy report is pending completion of laboratory analysis, which is not available as of time of this report. Note: Autopsy report completed and on file with reporting law enforcement agency. 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