La Marque man dies after medical emergency at Galveston County Jail, officials say
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Last updated: May 4, 2026
A man in La Marque, Texas, died after becoming critically ill at the Galveston County Jail early Sunday morning. The incident occurred shortly after his apprehension.
- An unidentified man was taken into custody in La Marque.
- He subsequently fell critically ill at the Galveston County Jail.
- The man died a short time after his illness became apparent at the jail.
- Further details regarding the man's identity and the circumstances leading to his arrest have not been released.
- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office has not provided information on the cause of his illness or death.
- The incident is under investigation.
- The location of the incident was Galveston County, Texas.
