Date of Occurance:
12/09/2024
Time Pronounced Deceased:
07:40
Location Of Death:
Ben Taub Hospital
Name:
Oneal Thompson, Cerdarian
Age:
31
Date Booked:
11/04/2024
Arresting Agency:
HPD Clifton Walker
Days In Custody:
35
Arrest Charge:
Murder, Unlawful Carry Wpn w/Felony Con, Agg Asslt w/Deadly Wpn, Felon Poss Wpn
Investigating Agency:
Unknown
Notes:
On Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:40 a.m., Cerdarian Oneal Thompson, 31, was pronounced deceased at Ben Taub Hospital. Oneal Thompson suffered an apparent medical emergency in his cellblock and was transported by medical personnel to the clinic, while lifesaving measurements were initiated. The Houston Fire Department EMS transported Oneal Thompson to Ben Taub Hospital. The death has been reported to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The Houston Police Department is investigating the death under state law that requires all jail deaths to be investigated by an outside law enforcement agency. The Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division is also investigating to determine whether all applicable policies and procedures were followed, which is standard following the death of a person in jail. Mr. Oneal Thompson’s cause of death will be determined by an autopsy conducted by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.