William Alexander Vetoulis

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 26-835-UF Report Date: Version Type: 10/22/2026 3:23 PM ORIGINAL VERSION Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Agency Name: Houston Police Dept. Agency City: Houston Agency Address: 1200 Travis, 16th Floor Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77002 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: J. Noe Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Diaz Reporter Name: Angeline Grimes Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: William Middle Name: Alexander Last Name: Vetoulis Suffix: Date of Birth: 10/29/1990 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 35 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 9/12/2026 3:00 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/27/2026 4:30 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 Evaluation?: pending What was the manner of death? (select only one) Manner of Death: Pending autopsy results Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Pending autopsy Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Yes 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? Means of Death: Unknown Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Street Address: 7900 Ellinger Lane County: Harris City: Houston Zip: 77040 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 of Force Type of Custody: Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Hospital/Infirmary 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 General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: No 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: Not Applicable Offense 2: 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) Medical / Mental Type of Offense: Health assistance call 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 drugs): Make suicidal statements?: No Exhibit any mental health No problems?: Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Barricade self or initiate No standoff?: Resist being handcuffed or Yes arrested?: Physically attempt/assault No officer(s): Gain possession of officer's No weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) No 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? 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 September 12, 2026, at approximately 1500 hours, Houston Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to a “Person Down” call for a male that appeared to be intoxicated to the caller and was reportedly dancing in the street. When officers arrived at the location, the male was on the ground and unresponsive, receiving treatment from Houston Fire Department Paramedics. The male quickly sat up, was disoriented and shaking uncontrollably. The officers stated they observed needle marks on the male and believed he was likely on some sort of drug. They restrained the individual in handcuffs as a preventative measure to protect the paramedics who were attempting to treat him. After determining no crime was committed and the individual needed further medical evaluation, the officers removed the handcuffs on scene prior to the individual’s transport to the hospital. The individual succumbed days later due to yet to be determined causes while still in hospital care on September 26, 2026, at 1630 hours. The decedent was then transported to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, where an autopsy was completed. It was not until the medical examiner completed an AFIS search that the decedent was identified as William Alexander Vetoulis, date of birth October 29, 1990. Officers received identifying information today, October 20, 2026. The cause and manner of death are still pending. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK ---