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Bexar County Jail inmate found dead in cell after suffering medical episode, BCSO says

Bobby Aguilar is the third inmate to die at the jail in September

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – An investigation is underway after a Bexar County Jail inmate died from a medical episode, according to officials.

Bobby Aguilar, 42, was found dead in his jail cell around 11 p.m. on Sunday.

Deputies with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office initiated an emergency medical code and tried to save Aguilar’s life.

Aguilar was pronounced dead shortly after by San Antonio Fire Department officials, BCSO said.

According to BCSO, it appears Aguilar suffered a medical episode.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine Aguilar’s official cause of death.

Aguilar was arrested by the San Antonio Police Department in March and was jailed on multiple charges, records show.

His death is the third at the jail in September and the sixth since July 29.

Bexar County’s Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is handling the death investigation. BCSO’s Internal Affairs unit is also investigating.

Jail officials have notified the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.


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