Austin police conclude death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera, 20, was suicide after fall

Polícia of Austin announced this Thursday (4) that the death of student Brianna Aguilera, 20 years old, which occurred on November 29, 2025, was classified as suicide. The case gained repercussion after the young woman fell from the 17th floor of a residential building hours after participating in a tailgate in the game between Texas A&M and University of Texas. The conclusion was based on a suicide note found on the victim’s cell phone and previous reports of comments about self-harm.

Investigators located a deleted digital note, dated November 25, addressed to loved ones. Imagens security cameras show Brianna arriving at the apartment shortly after 11pm on Friday and remaining there after a group of friends left at around 12:30am.

Details of the police investigation

The police responded to a call at 0:46 am on Saturday (29) and found Brianna with trauma compatible with a fall from a great height. Detective Robert Marshall reported that there is no evidence of foul play.

Cameras recorded the student going up to the 17th floor alone with three friends after the rest of the group left the apartment. Testemunhas reported that Brianna was intoxicated during the tailgate and had to be removed from the scene.

History of suicidal comments

Brianna had made comments about suicide to friends in October 2025. On the night of the incident, messages sent to a friend indicated suicidal thoughts.

The young woman also exhibited self-injurious behavior hours before the fall. The cell phone lost during the tailgate was later recovered with the digital note deleted.

Last recorded moments

Brianna asked to borrow a phone to call her boyfriend when she arrived at the apartment. The call occurred between 12:43 a.m. and 12:44 a.m., just two minutes before the 911 call.

Witnesses heard an argument during the telephone conversation. Todos friends and witnesses fully collaborated with the investigation, according to the police.

Position of the family and lawyer

Brianna’s family disputes the police conclusion and claims that the student did not show signs of depression. Lawyer Tony Buzbee classified the circumstances as suspicious.

Buzbee stated that the investigation remains open by the family until all doubts are clarified. Anteriormente, relatives stated that Brianna planned a career in the legal field.

Statement from the chief of police

Chief Lisa Davis acknowledged the parents’ pain during the press conference. Ela stated that he understood the intense emotions caused by the loss.

Davis highlighted that the truth does not always bring the comfort families expect. The police officer reinforced that the investigation was complete and found no signs of crime.

Tailgate circumstances

Brianna attended the pre-game event between Texas A&M and University of Texas on Friday (28). The student consumed excessive alcohol and had to leave the place.

After the tailgate, the group headed to the apartment in the center of Austin. Brianna reported having lost his cell phone during the university party.

• The student was 20 years old and attended Texas A&M University
• The fall occurred from the 17th floor of a residential building in Austin
• The investigation lasted almost a week until its official conclusion
• There was no indictment or suspicion of third parties

Polícia of Austin officially closed the case as a suicide. The authorities remain committed to reviewing evidence if new concrete elements emerge.