Domonick Ray Hernandez

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 26-513-C Version Type: VERSION Report Date: 7/6/2026 4:04 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Big Spring Police Agency Name: Agency Address: 310 Nolan Street Dept. Agency City: Big Spring Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 79720 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: Chad Director Middle Name: P Director Last Name: Williams Reporter Name: Chad Williams Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Domonick Middle Name: Ray Last Name: Hernandez Suffix: Date of Birth: 8/9/1991 Sex: Male Race: Hispanic or Latino Age At Time Of Death: 34 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 3/22/2026 3:17 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 3/22/2026 4:20 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) Alcohol/Drug Manner of Death: Intoxication Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Acute intoxication with cocaine. 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?: 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 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? 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: Drug overdose Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 1308 Colby Ave City: Big Spring County: Howard Zip: 79720 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: 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: Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon. Offense 2: Resisting Arrest/Search or Transport 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) 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 other Weapon Details: weapon, specify: Specify Weapon Displayed: Two large knives. 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 Ways Decedent Attempted To Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Injure Others: civilian(s) or other inmate(s) At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Yes Make suicidal statements?: No 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 Yes standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to Yes 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? Yes, mark which Under Restraint: restraint devices were used Type of restraint Type of Restraint: Handcuffs Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Officers responded to a residence after receiving a report of two individuals fighting. Upon arrival, they were allowed inside by a resident and found Domonick Hernandez being restrained by family members following an alleged assault inside the home. The residence showed signs of a struggle, including damaged furniture and broken glass. Officers observed Hernandez exhibiting erratic behavior, including disorganized speech, apparent hallucinations, and signs consistent with a possible mental health or substance-related crisis. Due to concerns for his condition, emergency medical services and the fire department were requested to respond. While officers attempted to speak with Hernandez, he continued to behave erratically and attempted to get up despite repeated verbal commands to remain on the floor. Family members advised officers that Hernandez had allegedly assaulted family members and had used or displayed a knife during the incident. For the safety of everyone present, officers placed Hernandez in handcuffs after he actively resisted being detained. During the detention, officers repositioned him onto his side after he stated he was having difficulty breathing. While officers began securing the scene and speaking with witnesses, one officer located a knife believed to have been used during the incident. At that time, officers discovered Hernandez was unresponsive and not breathing. They immediately requested emergency medical personnel to expedite their response, removed the handcuffs, and began assessing his condition. Emergency medical personnel and firefighters arrived shortly afterward and initiated lifesaving measures, including CPR. Domonick Hernandez was transported by EMS to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased after life saving procedures were unsuccessful. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7