Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the in custody death of Jose Goevava, 24, of Center.

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Center Police Department transported Goevava to the Shelby County Jail on the charge of Assault Family Violence (M-A). Goevava was placed into a holding cell awaiting booking. During a face to face observation by jail staff, Goevava was found to be unresponsive. Jail staff immediately began life saving measures. Goevava was transported by EMS to the Center Emergency Department where he was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Donna Hughes.

The preliminary autopsy report reveals suicide was the cause of death.  No further information will be released. The case has been handed over to the Texas Rangers.