LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – What happened to Brianna Aguilera?
Brianna Aguilera, a young woman from Laredo and a student at Texas A&M, died in Austin after attending a tailgate last Friday — a case that has since drawn national attention.
Her body was discovered the following day, Saturday, Nov. 29, near an apartment complex. Austin police say Aguilera fell from a 17th‑floor unit. Her mother, speaking to KGNS, has disputed that account and is pushing back against the police version of events.
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar posted condolences on social media and said his office has been monitoring the situation and will continue to follow developments closely.
Aguilera was days away from turning 20 and expected to graduate from Texas A&M next year. She was also a graduate of United High School, and UISD Board President Javier Montemayor expressed sorrow over the loss, noting the impact on the district and the community.
“They become part of a family, all of our students. All of our 39,000 students become part of a family. Our teachers and administrators deal with them every day. So, it’s very difficult when you hear of a former student or a current student passing away,” Montemayor said.
At this time, Austin police say the death is not being investigated as a homicide. The investigation remains open while authorities await the medical examiner’s report.
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