Jeremiah Christopher Pruitt

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 26-412-C Version Type: VERSION 5/22/2026 10:24 Report Date: Status: Submitted AM Agency/Facility Information Houston Police 1200 Travis, 16th Agency Name: Agency Address: Dept. Floor Agency City: Houston Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77002 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: J. Noe Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Diaz Reporter Name: Angeline Grimes Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Jeremiah Middle Name: Christopher Last Name: Pruitt Suffix: Date of Birth: 10/24/2006 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 19 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 4/26/2026 5:16 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 4/27/2026 12:16 Death Date and Time: 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 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: Pending 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: Yes 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? Street Address: 13350 Perry Rd. City: Houston County: Harris Zip: 77070 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Other, specify Other Location Category: Apartment Complex 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: Hospital/Infirmary 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: 4/26/2026 7:22 PM 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?: 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: Unlawful Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Offense 2: Evading Arrest/Detention Offense 3: Were the Charges:: Filed 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 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 Unknown Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health No Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes problems?: 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: 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 No Yes 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 Handcuffs; Other Type of Restraint: device, specify Other device, specify: Wrap Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On April 26, 2026, officers with the Houston Police Department North Belt Division were dispatched to a “Suspicious Person with a Weapon“ call. Officers were advised of a vehicle that had parked at an apartment complex, with its occupants exiting and entering an adjacent complex, attempting to rob citizens. Officers were further informed that there were four male suspects, all wearing masks, and that at least one suspect was reportedly brandishing a firearm. Upon arrival, officers coordinated with HPD Air Support to establish a perimeter. As officers were setting up the perimeter, the suspects observed a marked patrol unit and fled on foot. Officers initiated a foot pursuit. All four suspects were apprehended at the scene. One of the suspects, (Jeremiah Pruitt) was non-compliant Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- with officers and was placed into a wrap restraint. The suspect’s speech was incoherent, and he was unable to complete statements. It is unknown if the suspect was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Houston Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and evaluated the suspect. The suspect was subsequently transported to the Harris County Jail, where they began assessing the suspect. While speaking with the suspect, they were informed that he suffered from Sickle Cell Disease. The suspect was transported by Houton Fire Department Ambulance 009, to St. Joseph Hospital. The suspect was admitted to the hospital following transport. On the morning of April 27, 2027, the suspect became unresponsive. Medical staff initiated life-saving measures. However, the suspect was pronounced deceased by a hospital physician. The decedent was identified as Jeremiah Pruitt. On May 1, 2026, I spoke to the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office and was informed an autopsy has been done but the primary cause of death is still pending. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7