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Custodial Death Record

Jae Yong Friedman

Travis County, Texas - 4/4/2024, 2:36 AM

Record summary

NameJae Yong Friedman
Date of death4/4/2024, 2:36 AM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyTravis County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 24-1241-UF Version Type: VERSION 8/22/2024 11:42 Report Date: Status: Submitted AM Agency/Facility Information Travis County Agency Name: Agency Address: 5555 Airport Blvd. Sheriff's Dept. Agency City: Austin Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78751 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Sally Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Hernandez Reporter Name: Derick Cairo Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Jae Middle Name: Yong Last Name: Friedman Suffix: Date of Birth: 12/1/1972 Sex: Male Asian or Pacific Race: Islander Age At Time Of Death: 51 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 4/3/2024 9:36 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 4/3/2024 9:36 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 are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Homicide (includes Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Manner of Death: Justifiable Homicide) Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Gunshot Wounds 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? Law Who caused the death?: enforcement/correctional personnel 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 Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 9301 Hog Eye Rd City: Austin County: Travis Zip: 78724 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: Pre-Custodial Use Type of Custody: of Force Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: N/A 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: 4/3/2024 9:36 PM Where did the death occur? Death Location: Scene of incident General Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: No 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: Agg Assault with deadly weapon by pointing gun towards officer Offense 2: 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 firearm Weapon Details: without discharge At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: Unknown 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): Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Exhibit any mental health Yes 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 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 April 03, 2024, TCSO deputies responded to 9301 Hog Eye Road at 9:36 p.m. after a 911 call requesting a welfare check. When deputies arrived, they encountered a man who was “behaving erratically.” Deputies were trying to deescalate the situation when the man presented a weapon. A deputy fired his gun and shot the man who was pronounced dead on the scene.” Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6

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