Kenneth Heyward, 33, died at the Collin County jail after being discovered unresponsive in his cell. The incident occurred on Friday morning, according to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office. Medical staff and jail personnel attempted to revive Heyward, but those efforts were unsuccessful.
Heyward was in custody following an arrest by the Plano Police Department on August 3. He was charged with allegedly attempting to take a weapon from a peace officer. The specific circumstances surrounding the arrest and his subsequent detention were not detailed in the initial release.
The cause of Heyward’s death remains unknown. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office did not provide additional information regarding his medical history or the specific events leading up to his discovery. Officials have not released further details about the conditions of his cell or the timeline of the response.
The Texas Rangers have been assigned to conduct an independent investigation into the death. This agency will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing, and no further findings have been announced.
