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Custodial Death Record

Gary Tremble

Harris County, Texas - 9/29/2017, 11:06 AM

Record summary

NameGary Tremble
Date of death9/29/2017, 11:06 AM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyHarris County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 17-519-UF Version Type: VERSION Report Date: 10/4/2017 4:21 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Harris County 6831 Cypresswood Agency Name: Constable Precinct Agency Address: Dr. 4 Agency City: Spring Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77379 Director Information Director Salutation: Constable Director First Name: Mark Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Herman Michael Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Combest Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Gary Middle Name: Last Name: Tremble Suffix: Date of Birth: 4/19/1964 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 53 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 9/29/2017 5:03 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/29/2017 6:06 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 Evaluation?: pending What was the manner of death? (select only one) Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Manner of Death: Pending autopsy results Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Unknown, remains under investigation. Subject reported to have ingested cocaine, ecstasy, methamphetamine and alcohol. Cause of death pending toxicology and autopsy results. 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? Unknown whether Who caused the death?: decedent sustained a fatal injury 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? 4800 Edgegate Street Address: City: Spring Drive County: Harris Zip: 77373 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: Pre-Custodial Use Type of Custody: of Force 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 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?: 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: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.01) Offense 2: Criminal Trespass of Habitation x3 (Penal Code Section 30.05) 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 Against Persons; Type of Offense: Crime Against Property 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) Ways Decedent Attempted To Injured civilian(s) or Injure Others: other inmate(s) Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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 Unknown Exhibit any medical problems?: Unknown 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 Unknown 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: Deputies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Edgegate Drive in Spring, Texas in reference to an In-Progress/Family Disturbance call. The reporting party advised that an intoxicated male was out of control and that she had been dragged down the street by the suspect and that he had taken a gun from her purse. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- The reporting party advised the suspect's name as Gary Tremble. Several other calls were received in regards to a black male with a handgun that was forcing entry into several residences in the area. Responding deputies arrived and located a male named Gary Tremble, in the middle of the roadway. The male was combative after an attempt to detain him was made. Additional units arrived on scene and assisted in detaining the suspect. The suspect was sweating profusely and Deputies on scene were advised the suspect had possibly been under the influence of Ecstasy, alcohol and crack cocaine by his wife. The suspect, once detained stopped breathing and CPR efforts were initiated by deputies on the scene. Medical personnel (EMS) arrived on scene and took over CPR and transported the suspect to Houston Northwest Hospital. The suspect’s death was confirmed by hospital personnel at 06:06 hours. Investigators responded to the scene and to the hospital to conduct all necessary scene related investigations. Investigative Units with the Harris County Sheriff’s Department will complete the death investigation. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7

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