Sean Thomas Kelly

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 20-539-UF Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 6/15/2020 5:52 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Bexar County Agency Name: Agency Address: 200 N. Comal Sheriff's Office Agency City: San Antonio Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 78207 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Javier Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Salazar Reporter Name: John Mahon Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Sean Middle Name: Thomas Last Name: Kelly Suffix: Date of Birth: 12/30/1993 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 26 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 5/24/2020 6:53 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 5/24/2020 7:37 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: Suicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head 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?: 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 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 Where did the event causing the death occur? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 7500 Block of FM Street Address: City: San Antonio 78 County: Bexar Zip: 78244 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Roadway/highway/street/sidewalk What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Pre-Custodial Use Type of Custody: of Force 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? Death Location: Scene of incident General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: Yes Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: Unauthorized Use of a Motor vehicle Offense 2: Felon In Possession of Weapon Offense 3: Evade Arrest/Detention 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: Other, specify Type of Offense, Other: Initially the Decedent was being stopped form a traffic violation , subsequently fled on foot from the vehicle (which was later determined to be reported stolen), and was in possession of a firearm which he used to commit suicide. 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 Yes, mark all that weapons: apply Displayed firearm Decedent Display or Use without discharge; Weapon Details: Discharged firearm 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?: Yes drugs): Exhibit any mental health Yes Exhibit any medical problems?: No 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 Yes Yes standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No 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? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On 05/24/2020, at about 1853 hours, the decedent was observed committing a traffic violation (no front license plate) at about the intersection of Walzem Road and FM 78 by Deputy J. Calderon. Deputy Calderon turned around and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle the decedent was driving; While Deputy Calderon turned around, the decedent abandoned the vehicle he was driving (later determined to be stolen) at about the 7500 block of FM 78 and fled from Deputy Calderon on foot. Subsequently, several Bexar County Sheriff's Office Deputies and several Converse Police Department Officers responded to assist Deputy Calderon to locate the decedent. As the deputies and officers attempted to locate the decedent he reappeared on the grassy shoulder of FM 78 which was announced on the police radio. At this point, it is reported by the deputies and officers that they observed the decedent with a firearm (.32 caliber handgun) lowered toward the decedent's side. The deputies and officers, who were present at this point, drew their service handguns and ordered the decedent to drop his gun. The decedent responded by saying drop your gun(s) or I''l do it and placed the gun to the right side of his head. The deputies and officers tried to deescalate the situation verbally, but the decedent shot himself in the head. No deputies or officers fired their weapon(s). The deputies and officers performed life-saving measures until EMS arrived, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and the decedent was later pronounced deceased on scene. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7