Texas A&M Student Passes Away Hours After Austin Tailgate Event
A Texas A&M University student has tragically passed away just hours after attending a tailgate event for a rivalry game against the University of Texas in Austin. The incident occurred on Friday night, leading to a police response early Saturday morning.
Incident Details
The Austin Police Department received a report of an unconscious individual at an apartment located in the 2100 block of Rio Grande Street, near the UT campus. Officers arrived on the scene around 12:50 a.m. on Saturday. They discovered a woman unresponsive and pronounced her dead shortly after.
Investigation Status
Authorities have not disclosed specifics surrounding the circumstances of her death. However, they confirmed that the investigation is not classified as a homicide, as there are no signs of suspicious activity in this case.
Identifying the Student
Although the woman’s identity has not been officially released, a GoFundMe campaign has emerged identifying her as Brianna Aguilera. Aguilera was an undergraduate student at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M.
Community Support
- A GoFundMe was launched by Amabelii Fernandez from Aguilera’s hometown of Laredo, Texas.
- The fundraiser has raised over $21,000 to support her family during this difficult time.
- Various student organizations and friends have expressed their condolences on social media, including posts by Barstool Texas A&M.
The Texas A&M community is deeply affected by this loss. Many are rallying together to offer support through the GoFundMe initiative. Updates regarding the investigation and community efforts will be shared as more information becomes available.
