Lago Vista Police Officer Brandon Carey Dies While Suspended Amid Criminal Probe

Officer Brandon Carey of the Lago Vista Police Department died on 30 September while off duty and suspended pending a criminal investigation. Travis County Sheriff's Office is handling both cases.

Lago Vista officer dies off duty while under criminal investigation

Lago Vista Police Officer Brandon Carey died on 30 September, the City of Lago Vista announced Sunday, according to cbsaustin.com. Carey was off duty and outside city limits at the time of his death.

The city confirmed that Carey had been suspended from duty pending a criminal investigation being conducted by Travis County at the time he died. No further details about the nature of that investigation were disclosed.

Carey's family was notified of his death, and employees of the Lago Vista Police Department were informed on Saturday.

The City of Lago Vista stated it would not be discussing confidential investigative information or speculating about the circumstances surrounding his death. The Travis County Sheriff's Office is leading both the criminal investigation that had been opened against Carey and the separate investigation into his death.

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