AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) – The Austin Police Department revealed new information surrounding the death of a Texas A&M sophomore after she attended a tailgate ahead of the Lone Star Showdown football game.
In a press conference on Thursday morning, police revealed evidence that 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera took her own life.
Friday, Nov. 28
11 p.m. – Surveillance video showed Aguilera arriving at the apartment complex after attending a tailgate. Aguilera had been asked to leave the tailgate due to intoxication.
Saturday, Nov. 29
12:30 a.m. – Further investigation into the surveillance video also showed that a large group left the apartment, but Aguilera remained inside. 12:43 a.m. to 12:44 a.m. – Phone records show Aguilera had a phone call with an out-of-town boyfriend. 12:50 a.m. – Aguilera’s mother called 911.12:46 a.m. – Officials said they responded to a 911 call at an apartment complex on 2101 Rio Grande St., where they found Aguilera.12:54 a.m. – Police contacted the group who were inside the apartment but had left earlier in the evening. 12:56 a.m. – Aguilera was pronounced dead at the scene. 10:00 a.m. – Officials locate surveillance video of Aguilera arriving at the complex.
Monday, Dec. 1
Austin Police meet with Stephanie Rodriguez, Brianna’s mother.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Investigators find a deleted suicide note on Aguilera’s phone, and texts to friends that reveal suicidal ideation.
“It is not common for a Police Department to speak publicly about a death by suicide. But inaccurate information has circulated and been reported,” said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis. “And that has led to additional harm of innocent people, bullying included, and their families. There have also been statements suggesting the police have failed to do our jobs. Those statements are not accurate.”
If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.
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