Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Anthony Delarosa

56 years old · died January 24, 2026 · Harris County Detention Center, Harris County, Texas

Anthony Delarosa, 56, was held at the Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas, when he suffered a medical emergency on January 20, 2026. He was taken to HCA Clear Lake Hospital, where he died on January 24. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported the death to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, and the Texas Rangers and the sheriff's internal affairs division are investigating. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will determine the cause of death, which the sheriff's office has not yet established.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Harris County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (medical examiner or coroner); Texas Rangers (outside investigators).

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