Lee Andre Byrd

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 26-344-CJ Version Type: VERSION 4/29/2026 10:20 Report Date: Status: Submitted AM Agency/Facility Information Bandera County Agency Name: Agency Address: PO BOX 607 Sheriff's Office Agency City: Bandera Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78003 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Joshua Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Teitge Reporter Name: Cary Berger Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Lee Middle Name: Andre Last Name: Byrd Suffix: Date of Birth: 1/19/1971 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 55 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 11/22/2025 1:09 Incident: AM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 3/31/2026 5:35 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) Manner of Death: Natural Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Heart Attack 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 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 3360 hwy 173 N City: Bandera County: Bandera Zip: 78003 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): 11/22/2025 1:09 Entry Date Time: AM Where did the death occur? Law enforcement Death Location: facility/booking center General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: Man/Del C S PG 1-B >=4G<200G Offense 2: Unlawful Poss Firearm by Felon Offense 3: Tampering with a Witness Were the Charges:: Filed 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?: Yes problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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 3/31/2026 at approximately 1600 Jail Staff were called to E-1 due to Inmate Lee Byrd falling out of bed. Both officers spent time in the cell trying to assess Byrd’s condition. All Inmate Byrd would tell them is that he didn’t feel good. The Jail Staff left E-1 as the situation did not appear to be an emergency. Jail Staff spoke with the Facility Nurse advise them of the situation and to inquire if they were aware of any medical history that could be a contributing factor to Inmate Byrd’s condition. Nurse advised that Byrd doesn’t take any medication and his only medical problem that she was aware of was a bad hip. Jail Staff kept the camera in E-1 up on his screen to maintain visual observation of Byrd. Jail Staff went to E-1 at approximately 1625 to check on Inmate Byrd. Byrd again stated he didn’t feel good but was not able to specify what was bothering him. Jail Staff returned to his desk and maintained observation of Byrd through the camera. At 1650 Jail Staff saw Inmate Byrd fall while trying to get off the toilet in E-1. Jail Staff responded immediately to the cell. Inmate Byrd was sitting/lying on the floor next to the toilet. After talking to the officers for a few minutes Inmate Byrd collapsed and lost consciousness at 1655. Jail Staff immediately called for EMS and began administering first aid and CPR. EMS arrived at 1710 and continued CPR. EMS continued with their life saving measures until approximately 1735 when they discontinued their efforts. C.I.D. and the Texas Rangers were contacted to begin their investigation. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6