Austin Police Update on Brianna Aguilera's Death Investigation

Investigation into Brianna Aguilera's Death

• 💔 The Austin Police Department is providing an update on the death of Brianna Aguilera, offering condolences to her family and addressing public concerns.
• ⚠️ The department aims to clarify the circumstances, stating that inaccurate information has caused harm and that their investigation has been thorough.
• ⏳ Investigations, especially those involving sensitive circumstances like suicide, require time to interview witnesses, collect evidence, and piece together facts to maintain case integrity.

Timeline and Evidence

• 📍 Brianna Aguilera was found deceased on November 29th at 12:46 a.m. at the 21 Rio apartments, with trauma consistent with a fall from a height.
• 📱 Surveillance footage confirmed Brianna arrived at the apartment complex just after 11 p.m. on November 28th and entered an apartment on the 17th floor.
• 📞 A large group of friends left the apartment at 12:30 a.m., leaving Brianna and three other girls. Later, residents of the apartment reported Brianna missing.
• 🍻 Brianna had attended a tailgate party earlier, became intoxicated, and was asked to leave after reportedly losing her phone.
• 🗣️ Witnesses heard Brianna arguing on the phone with her boyfriend around 12:43 a.m., which was confirmed by call logs.

Findings and Support

• 📱 Brianna's mother attempted to locate her and her phone, which was later found by police in a wooded area near Walnut Creek.
• 📝 A deleted digital suicide note, dated November 25th, was discovered on Brianna's phone, indicating previous suicidal comments and self-harm actions.
• 🚫 At no point did evidence point to a criminal nature in the investigation; findings suggest a tragic death by suicide.
• 🆘 The Austin Police Department provides resources for those experiencing emotional distress or mental health struggles, including the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) and local crisis services.