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Custodial Death Record

Marvin Dewayne Hurst

Harris County, Texas - 5/15/2023, 9:22 AM

Record summary

NameMarvin Dewayne Hurst
Date of death5/15/2023, 9:22 AM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyHarris County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 23-539-C Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 5/9/2024 4:04 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Harris County 6831 Cypresswood Agency Name: Constable Precinct Agency Address: Dr. 4 Agency City: Spring Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77379 Director Information Director Salutation: Constable Director First Name: Mark Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Herman Reporter Name: Toby Hecker Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Marvin Middle Name: Dewayne Last Name: Hurst Suffix: Date of Birth: 11/15/1985 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 37 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 5/12/2023 8:53 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 5/15/2023 4:22 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) Homicide (includes Manner of Death: Justifiable Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Homicide) Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Exertional collapse on the setting of physical struggle and acute methamphetamine toxicity complicating sickle cell trait 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? Who caused the death?: Decedent 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? Means of Death: Other, specify The combination of the presence of methamphetamine and what appears to be symptoms of exertional rhabdomyolysis and Means of Death Other: cardiac collapse associated with sickle cell trait led to the decedent's Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- death which occurred during physical exertion and struggle with la Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 8122 Bairnsdale Ln. City: Houston County: Harris Zip: 77070 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: Police Custody Type of Custody: (pre-booking) Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Custody of Law Enforcement Personnel during/fleeing 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? Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Death Location: Medical facility General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? 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: Burglary 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) Crime Against Type of Offense: Property 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: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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?: Unknown drugs): Exhibit any mental health Unknown 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 Yes standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's Unknown No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to Unknown 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 Type of Restraint: Handcuffs Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: Deputies were dispatched to the 8100 block of Renmark Lane, in Northwest Harris County, at 02:45 in reference to a burglary of a habitation. As deputy arrived, he observed the deceased on foot and was able to Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- stop and speak with him. Before the deputy could detain the deceased, he fled on foot. The deputy gave chase for approximately 3 blocks, deployed his taser-making partial contact, and eventually was able to place the deceased in handcuffs, after a fence he was attempting to jump over collapsed. EMS was immediately called to the scene due to the Taser being deployed. While waiting for EMS the deceased advised he was very hot, so deputies removed a black hoodie jacket from his person. EMS arrived shortly thereafter, and the handcuffs were removed in order to allow them to better check his vitals. While EMS was on scene the deceased went into cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital, where he eventually passed away. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7

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