Richard Jeremiah Ramirez

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: PA16442C Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 10/4/2016 3:17 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Texas Department Agency Name: Agency Address: P. O. Box 4087 Of Public Safety Agency City: Austin Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78773 Director Information Director Salutation: Colonel Director First Name: Steven Director Middle Name: C. Director Last Name: McCraw Texas Ranger Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Gary Phillips Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Richard Middle Name: Jeremiah Last Name: Ramirez Suffix: Date of Birth: 6/15/1989 Sex: Male Race: Age At Time Of Death: 27 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 9/3/2016 12:35 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/3/2016 12:35 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 are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Manner of Death: Justifiable Homicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds 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? Law Who caused the death?: enforcement/correctional staff 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 Handgun death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Not Applicable; cause of death was Pre existing medical accidental injury, condition?: intoxication, suicide or homicide If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Firearm Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 25th & Avenue G City: Temple County: Bell Zip: What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: 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 Peace Officer 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? At the crime/arrest Death Location: scene General Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: 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: Aggravated Robbery Offense 2: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Offense 3: Evading Police w/Vehicle 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) Type of 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 weapons: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: 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?: drugs): Exhibit any mental health Exhibit any medical problems?: problems?: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- 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 standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession 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 Saturday, 09-03-2016, a twenty seven (27) year-old male identified as Richard Jeremiah Ramirez, was fatally shot by police after a 30 mile vehicular pursuit. Cameron police officers were initially dispatched to the residence of Richard Ramirez’ estranged wife, Cecelia Ramirez. Cecelia Ramirez told Cameron officers that Richard Ramirez had taken a vehicle belonging to her mother without consent. Cecelia Ramirez told Cameron officers that at the time, Richard Ramirez was armed with a short barreled shotgun and had allegedly threatened to kill himself if Cecelia Ramirez did not give him the keys. A Cameron PD officer later observed Richard Ramirez at a local gas station and approached him. Richard Ramirez ran to the stolen vehicle and a pursuit ensued. Cameron PD and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officers pursued Richard Ramirez toward Temple. During the pursuit, the Richard Ramirez called 911 and told the communication operator to tell the police to stop chasing him or he would "shoot and kill everyone”. Richard Ramirez entered the city limits of Temple, where DPS troopers engaged in the pursuit. Officers attempted to block Richard Ramirez’ path as he drove through a tire shop parking lot at the intersection of SW 25th Street & Avenue G. A Cameron PD officer rammed the passenger side of Ramirez’ vehicle in an attempt to end the pursuit. Richard Ramirez then pointed a shotgun toward the Cameron officer who crashed into his vehicle. DPS Troopers Rick Hernandez (.357 Sig) and Ernest Del-Bosque (M-4 rifle w/ .223 caliber), each fired upon Richard Ramirez as did Cameron PD Officers Chris Ashworth and Jeffrey Teasdale (both fired .45 caliber.) Richard Ramirez attempted to drive away as officers fired upon him. Richard Ramirez’ vehicle first struck a parked utility trailer before running into the second Cameron PD Unit. Richard Ramirez was later pronounced dead at the scene. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6