Garland City Jail Inmate William Kimbrough Dies After Hospitalization
William Hunter Kimbrough was arrested and booked into Garland municipal jail on August 8, 2025, at 7:56 p.m. He was arrested for possession of fentanyl and tampering with evidence. Tragically, Mr. Kimbrough died in the jail’s custody 46 hours later.
Under the authority of Chief Jeff Bryan, the Garland Police Department filed a custodial death report (CDR) with Attorney General of Texas on August 12, 2025. The CDR indicates that Mr. Kimbrough appeared to be intoxicated by drugs or alcohol and that he exhibited medical problems during the intake process. It also shows that Mr. Kimbrough received treatment for the medical condition that caused his death after admission to the jail’s jurisdiction.
The summary of how Mr. Kimbrough’s death occurred reveals that Mr. Kimbrough reported that he was vomiting, experiencing chest pains, and had difficulty breathing. He was transported to a medical facility on August 9 and released back to the Garland jail the same day. Mr. Kimbrough defecated on himself numerous times, requesting multiple showers afterwards.
At approximately 5 p.m. on August 10, during a routine face-to-face check of inmates, Mr. Kimbrough was found unconscious and unresponsive in his single-occupancy cell. Paramedics with the Garland Fire Department were called to the municipal jail, and they transported Mr. Kimbrough to the hospital. He was pronounced deceased at 5:49 p.m. on April 10, 2025. Mr. Kimbrough was only 31 years old.
The CDR indicates that at no time during Mr. Kimbrough’s arrest or incarceration did officers use any force on him. An autopsy and cause of death are pending.
North Texas news about Mr. Kimbrough’s death includes additional information, which follows. To determine the deceased’s cause of death and in an ongoing investigation, the Garland Police Department is working with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Public Integrity Unit and the Collin County Medical Examiner.
The Garland Police Department is located at 1891 Forest Lane in Garland, Texas 75042.
The Garland municipal jail, also known as the Garland Detention Center, is at 1900 W State St, Garland, TX 75042. The city jail has a 137-inmate capacity.
Without Treatment, Opioid Withdrawal can be Fatal for Inmates
Opioid withdrawal syndrome is a life-threatening condition that can cause severe pain. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), a team of healthcare professionals is required when treating opioid withdrawal. The professionals include nurses, psychiatrists, pharmacists, social workers, therapists, and others.
It is truly disturbing to realize that if a person experiencing opioid withdrawal is incarcerated in a county or municipal jail, the care they receive is a far cry from NCBI’s recommendations. Symptoms are often ignored, and inmates have died from the symptoms of withdrawal.
Dehydration is sometimes a contributing factor in custodial deaths when inmates are going through withdrawal, particularly from alcohol and opioids. Vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms of withdrawal that can lead to a severe loss of electrolytes and fluids. If left untreated, the complications of severe dehydration can be fatal.
Compassionate Legal Support After a Jail Death
Correctional facilities are required to protect the safety and health of every person in their care. If you believe your loved one’s death in custody was the result of abuse, neglect, or failure to provide adequate medical treatment, the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. is ready to help you pursue justice. We focus on representing families in wrongful death cases involving jails and are committed to holding those responsible accountable.
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