Harris Co. Jail inmate with preexisting medical condition dies at hospital

HOUSTON - Authorities say an inmate at the Harris County jail who was hospitalized over the weekend has died.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Oscar Villazana, 49, was charged with assault-family violence and booked in jail in October 2022. We're told the 49-year-old had an undisclosed preexisting condition and was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital on July 13 for a medical emergency.

He died Sunday a little before 10:15 p.m. but what caused it is unclear, as of this writing. Forensic examiners will be conducting an autopsy.

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Additionally, The Texas Rangers were investigating Villazana's death and HCSO is conducting an internal investigation to ensure proper procedure was followed.

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