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Custodial Death Record

Marvin Scott

Collin County, Texas - 3/15/2021, 4:23 AM

Record summary

NameMarvin Scott
Date of death3/15/2021, 4:23 AM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyCollin County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 21-307-CJ Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 7/27/2021 7:23 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: Terry Director Middle Name: G Director Last Name: Box Reporter Name: Andrew Hatch Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Marvin Middle Name: Last Name: Scott Suffix: III Date of Birth: 2/22/1995 Sex: Male Black or African Race: American Age At Time Of Death: 26 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 3/14/2021 6:33 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 3/14/2021 11:23 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 are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Homicide (includes Justifiable Manner of Death: Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Homicide) Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Based upon review of scene circumstances, medical history, video, oral interviews and written statements, autopsy findings and toxicology, we are of the opinion that Marvin David Scott, III, a 26-year-old male, sustained a fatal acute stress response as an individual with previously diagnosed schizophrenia during restraint struggle with law enforcement. 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 Unknown 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 Marvin David Scott,III, a 26-year-old male, sustained a fatal acute stress response as a Means of Death Other: individual with previously diagnosed Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- schizophrenia during restraint struggle with law enforcement Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? 4300 Community Street Address: City: Mckinney Ave 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 - holding 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): Entry Date Time: 3/14/2021 6:33 PM Where did the death occur? Death Location: Medical facility Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces 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 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: 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 Unknown standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's Unknown No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to Unknown 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? Yes, mark which Under Restraint: restraint devices were used Type of restraint Other device, Type of Restraint: specify Other device, specify: Restraint bed Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Marvin Scott was brought to the Collin County Detention Facility by Allen Police Department for a Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces charge. Upon arrival to the facility, Scott became non compliant with detention staff's directives. Detention Staff attempted to place Scott on a restraint bed per their policy and Scott became unresponsive during the restraint. Medical aid was immediately administered and Scott was transported to a nearby hospital. Scott was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The investigation is still ongoing. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7

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