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Inmate dies after experiencing medical episode at Bexar County Jail, BCSO says

Deputies say while the man appears to have experienced a medical episode, officials will ultimately rule on the cause and manner of death.
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A view from outside the Bexar County jail, as viewed in August 2024 in San Antonio Texas.

SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said an inmate died Sunday night after suffering an apparent medical episode.

BCSO said 43-year-old Bobby Aguilar was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine observation check. Deputies immediately responded, performing life-saving measures but he ultimately succumbed to his medical episode and was pronounced dead by first responders.

While Aguilar appears to have experienced a medical episode, officials will ultimately rule on the cause and manner of death.

BCSO said its Internal Affairs Unit is conducting an administrative investigation while the Precinct 2 Constable’s Office handles the death investigation in accordance with the Sandra Bland Act.

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