Tamion Kenon Dies in Fort Bend County Jail: Investigation Underway

On April 3, 2025, Tamion Kenon, a 34-year-old Black male inmate, was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the Fort Bend County Jail in Richmond, Texas. He was being detained on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was alone at the time of the incident. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has withheld the identities of any involved officers, and the cause of death remains undisclosed pending an ongoing investigation by the Texas Rangers.

Authorities have provided limited details regarding the circumstances surrounding Kenon’s death. The Texas Rangers’ involvement indicates a formal inquiry into the matter, though no conclusions have been released as of yet. Further updates may be forthcoming as the investigation progresses.