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Custodial Death Record

Jesse Juarez

Caldwell County, Texas - 4/1/2016, 9:28 AM

Record summary

NameJesse Juarez
Date of death4/1/2016, 9:28 AM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyCaldwell County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: PA16185C Version Type: VERSION Report Date: 4/28/2016 5:02 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Caldwell County Agency Name: Agency Address: 1204 Reed Dr. Sheriff\'s Dept. Agency City: Lockhart Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78644 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Daniel Director Middle Name: C. Director Last Name: Law Jesus Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Hernandez, Jr. Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Jesse Middle Name: Last Name: Juarez Suffix: Date of Birth: 9/16/1950 Sex: Male Race: Age At Time Of Death: 65 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 4/1/2016 4:28 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 4/1/2016 4:28 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) Manner of Death: Justifiable Homicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: pending autopsy 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? Law Who caused the death?: enforcement/correctional staff 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 Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? 1014 South Main Street Address: City: Lockhart Street County: Caldwell Zip: What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: 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 Peace Officer 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? At the crime/arrest Death Location: scene 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?: 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: Burlary of Habitation 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) Type of Offense: 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 weapons: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: 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?: drugs): Exhibit any mental health Exhibit any medical problems?: 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 Yes standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession 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 1, 2016 Caldwell County Sheriff's Deputies responded to 1014 South Main Street, Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas to assist the Lockhart Police Department with a burglary in progress. Upon arrival a Deputy Sheriff observed the suspect and ordered the suspect to drop a long-handed weed cutter which he was holding. The Deputy Sheriff retreat while coninuing to order thse suspect to drop the weed cutter. The suspect continued to advance on the Deputy Sheriff at which time the Deputy Sheriff fired 3 shots striking the suspect. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6

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