Michael Joseph Flood

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 25-317-C Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 4/25/2025 1:21 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Cedar Park Police Agency Name: Agency Address: 911 Quest Parkway Dept. Agency City: Cedar Park Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78613 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: Michael Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Harmon Reporter Name: Daniel Kitchens Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Michael Middle Name: Joseph Last Name: Flood Suffix: Date of Birth: 6/17/1975 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 49 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 4/11/2025 5:51 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 4/11/2025 6:58 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) Manner of Death: Natural Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease 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 Where did the event causing the death occur? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 400 West Street Address: Whitestone Blvd City: Cedar Park Ste D County: Williamson Zip: 78613 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Business 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 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? Death Location: Scene of incident General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- 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: Criminal Mischief 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) Medical / Mental Health assistance Type of Offense: call; Crime Against 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: 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 Yes Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health Yes Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes problems?: 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: 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? 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: On 4/11/2025, at approximately 17:43, CPPD Officers responded to a disturbance at 400 W. Whitestone Blvd Ste D (Wheel and Tire Superstore). Caller reported possibly intoxicated male drove his vehicle into equipment in the shop and was verbally belligerent. Officers arrived and detained the decedent in handcuffs for officer, bystander, and scene safety due to his behavior and damage he caused to the shop. No force used by responding officers. Decedent had long history of medical and mental health conditions and appeared to be in a highly manic state. Decedent had two cardiac stints and took numerous cardiac medications. Decedent alternated between calm and highly agitated states during encounter with officers. While conversing with officers and standing under his own power, decedent suddenly and unexpectedly went unresponsive and fell to the ground, striking his head on a nearby patrol unit's fender and on the ground. Officers on scene summoned medical aid, removed the decedent's handcuffs, and began providing CPR/AED intervention until medics arrived. Following attendance by EMS/Fire Personnel, the decedent died on scene. Time of death is listed at 18:58. TxDPS Rangers responded to scene for investigation. Autopsy performed at TCME by Dr. Dierksen. After the autopsy Dr. Dierksen stated the decedent had no obvious signs of trauma, had heart disease, and calcified and blocked arteries. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Entire incident captured on body worn, in car, and surveillance cameras. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7