Kevin Val Eaglin

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 16-45-CJ Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 1/5/2017 11:49 AM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Collin County 4300 Community Agency Name: Agency Address: Sheriff's Dept. Ave. Agency City: McKinney Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 75071 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Jim Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Skinner Reporter Name: Jim Skinner Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Kevin Middle Name: Val Last Name: Eaglin Suffix: Date of Birth: 8/8/1962 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 54 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 12/21/2016 2:00 Incident: PM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 12/23/2016 7:25 Death Date and Time: 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) Manner of Death: Natural Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Result of hypertensive cardiovascular disease associated with chronic alcoholism. An element of alcohol withdrawal may have contributed to this death. 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?: Not applicable 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 Pre-existing medical condition?: condition If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Not applicable, cause of death was Means of Death: illness/natural cause Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? 4300 Community Street Address: City: McKinney Avenue County: Collin Zip: 75071 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Law Enforcement Location Category: Facility What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Type of Custody: County Jail Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Jail - multiple occupancy cell 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): 12/22/2016 5:09 Entry Date Time: AM 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? Other Agencies Respond?: No Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: DWI 2nd 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) Alcohol / drug Type of Offense: 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 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 No Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health No Exhibit any medical problems?: No problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Barricade self or initiate No Resist being handcuffed or 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: Summary: On December 21, 2016, at about 2:00pm, the Allen Police Department arrested Kevin Val Eaglin (B/M DOB 08/08/1962) on suspicion of DWI (2nd Offense, Misd A). Mr. Eaglin was taken into custody after having been involved in a single vehicle crash and exhibiting signs of intoxication. He was taken to the Presbyterian of Allen Hospital for the retrieval of a blood specimen under the authority of a search warrant. Upon completion of the blood draw, Mr. Eaglin was booked into the Allen City Jail. Allen P.D. case number is 2016-06819. Kevin Eaglin was found to be medically fit for confinement on 12/21/2016 at about 10:18 pm by Dr. Yoo Joo Hwang, and then transferred to the Collin County Detention Facility. Mr. Eaglin was booked in at about 5:09am on 12/22/2016 and evaluated by Sheriff’s Office Medical Staff. During his initial triage, Mr. Eaglin claimed to have a previous history of high blood pressure and alcohol withdrawals. He made no claims of injury or illness and none were observed. Mr. Eaglin was arraigned by Judge P.M. Raleeh and assigned a $2500 bond. Upon completion of the booking process, Mr. Eaglin as assigned to Cluster 3, POD D, cell 39, bunk 1 (lower bunk) for housing. He arrived in the POD at about 10:00 am on 12/22/2016. At about 7:23 pm on 12/22/2016, Mr. Eaglin submitted a “sick call” request, complaining of “pain due to car weck”. He was seen in the infirmary at about 10:30 pm by the medical staff. He complained of a 5 out of 10 pain level and told staff he was “sore all over” as a result of his automobile accident. Mr. Eaglin was given 600 mg of Ibuprofen and returned to his cell. He denied nausea, vomiting or dizziness. At about 6:10am on 12/23/2016, during formal head count, Mr. Eaglin was found unresponsive on his bunk. A medical emergency was declared and jail staff and medical staff responded to render aid. CPR was initiated and continued until the arrival of the McKinney Fire Department medical personnel. McKinney FD transported Mr. Eaglin to the McKinney Baylor, Scott and White Hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 7:25am. Mr. Eaglin’s cellmate was interviewed by Sheriff’s Office Investigator Jeff Brownrigg and there was no indication he had any involvement in Mr. Eaglin’s death. According to the cellmate, Mr. Eaglin could be heard snoring loudly until about 4:00am and then the snoring stopped. The cellmate told Inv. Brownrigg he attempted to wake Mr. Eaglin up at around 6:00am for head count but found him unresponsive. A review of the POD’s log book indicated that detention staff, starting at 10:58 pm on 12/22/2016 and ending at 5:40am on 12/23/2016, made 14 rounds and two informal head counts. The log book does not reflect any issues or problems with Mr. Eaglin. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Mr. Eaglin’s body was released to the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office who performed an autopsy later that same day (12/23/2016). The autopsy was attended by Inv. Brownrigg. During the autopsy, it was noted Mr. Eaglin had an enlarged heart and liver problems, however official cause and manner of death is pending toxicology and lab results. There is no indication of trauma or foul play. The following video footage have been obtained and reviewed: 1) Allen PD in car footage from initial arrest 2) Allen PD intoxalizer room 3) CCSO booking area, Infirmary, and POD 4) Arraignment None of the aforementioned video footage shows Mr. Eaglin in any type of medical distress or displaying any injuries. At this point in the investigation, there is no indication that Mr. Eaglin died from anything other than natural causes. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7