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Jose Salomon Nunez

47 years old · died August 20, 2018 · Karnes County Correctional Center, Karnes County, Texas

Jose Salomon Nunez, 47, was a 10-year veteran of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. He was held at a detention facility in Karnes County, Texas, southeast of San Antonio, where he died on August 20, 2018. He was found dead in his cell. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the manner of death and evidence in the cell led investigators to conclude it was suicide, but he declined to say how Nunez died. The investigation was continuing when the reports were published.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the manner of death and evidence in the cell led investigators to conclude it was suicide, but he did not say how Nunez died.

Reported by: Bexar County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Javier Salazar) (the agency that held him); news report.

News reports (3)