65-Year-Old Inmate Dies After Medical Emergency in Harris County

On Saturday, December 28, 2024, Anthony Thomas, 65, was pronounced dead after suffering an apparent medical emergency in his cellblock. Thomas was taken to the jail clinic, where medical staff pronounced him deceased at 1:47 p.m.

The death has been reported to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident, as required by state law for all in-custody deaths. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division is conducting a separate investigation to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is performing an autopsy to determine Thomas’ official cause of death.