Harris County Man Dies While Being Released From Jail: HCSO

Harris County man dies while being released from jail: HCSO

The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a man who was released from Harris County Jail on Tuesday.

32-year-old man dies after altercation with detention officers while on his way out of Harris County Jail

Alexis Jovany Cardenas was being released from the downtown Houston jail at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday and allegedly resisted detention officers as they attempted to escort him to an exit door, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Ten other people have died in the jail's custody this year.

Man Dies Following Struggle With Detention Officers at Harris County Jail

HOUSTON, TX – A 32-year-old man died early Tuesday morning, July 9, 2025, after a physical altercation with detention officers during his release process from the Harris County Jail. Alexis Jovany Cardenas had been in custody since Sunday, July 6, following his arrest by the Houston Police Department on municipal charges. He was released from custody at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday and was being escorted toward the exit when he began physically resisting …