Honduran Dies After Medical Emergency in Texas Custody

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 4, 2026 · Originally reported September 3, 2026 by El Heraldo

Anthony Abraham López Cruz, 23, died of a medical emergency in custody in Bastrop County, Texas, two days after his August 10 arrest for a traffic violation and suspected drunk driving; his family is demanding answers about how he died.

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