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Custodial Death Record

Weston King

Tarrant County, Texas - 9/12/2026, 11:45 AM

Record summary

NameWeston King
Date of death9/12/2026, 11:45 AM
AgencySaginaw Police Dept.
CountyTarrant County
State report26-829-UF

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 26-829-UF Report Date: Version Type: 10/20/2026 1:56 PM ORIGINAL VERSION Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Agency Name: Saginaw Police Dept. Agency City: Saginaw Agency Address: 505 W. McLeroy Blvd. Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 76179 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: Russell Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Ragsdale Reporter Name: Russell Ragsdale Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Weston Middle Name: Last Name: King Suffix: Date of Birth: 3/22/1977 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 9/12/2026 11:33 Incident: AM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/12/2026 11:45 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 Evaluation?: pending What was the manner of death? (select only one) Pending autopsy Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Manner of Death: results Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Results still pending Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Unknown If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Law Who caused the death?: enforcement/correctional personnel 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 Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 325 Asbury Drive City: Saginaw County: Tarrant Zip: 76179 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: Pre-Custodial Use of Force Type of Custody: 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: Medical facility Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: No 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 Assault against Peace Officer Offense 2: Bond revocation warrant Offense 3: Were the Charges:: Not filed at time of death What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of Offense: Violent Crime Against Persons 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 Decedent Display or Use Displayed firearm Weapon Details: without discharge At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: Unknown 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: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Unknown drugs): Exhibit any mental health Unknown problems?: Make suicidal statements?: Yes Exhibit any medical problems?: Unknown At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate No standoff?: Resist being handcuffed or No arrested?: Physically attempt/assault No officer(s): Gain possession of officer's No weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Unknown including law: Escape or attempt to No 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: Officers responded to call of suicidal person. Upon arrival officers made contact with subject inside his home. Subject produced rifle and officer pleaded with subject to drop the weapon, and don't do this. Subject then raised rifle, pointing it towards officer, and refused commands to drop the weapon. Officer fired two shots striking subject in abdomen. Officers secured subject and began first aid. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK ---

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