The Shamrock Police Department has asked the Texas Rangers to assist in the investigation of the custodial death of Jeremy Stokes, 44, of Shamrock, Texas that occurred on March 23, 2016 at the Shamrock Police Department. According to the preliminary investigation, Stokes was reportedly found deceased in a temporary holding cell.
The next of kin has been notified and the Wheeler County Justice of the Peace has ordered an autopsy.
This investigation is on-going and more information will be released at the conclusion of this investigation.
(Press release from Texas Department of Public Safety)