An El Paso man has died while in police custody, an incident that is currently under investigation, officials said. Paul Dominguez, 58, became unresponsive after being detained by police responding to reports of a disturbance allegedly involving alcohol on December 28, 2025. According to the El Paso Police Department, Dominguez was taken into custody on the 4900 block of Crossroads.
The El Paso Police Department noted that officers performed CPR on Dominguez after he became unresponsive; he did not survive. The brief social media post announcing Dominguez's death also stated, "The investigation continues." Details regarding the cause of death or the events leading up to Dominguez's unresponsiveness have yet to be disclosed to the public. Questions arise over the procedures followed during the arrest and the manner in which Dominguez was handled while in custody.
Deaths under police care, such as that of Paul Dominguez, often raise significant community concerns and prompt calls for transparency and accountability from law enforcement agencies. As with similar cases in the past, the investigation into Dominguez's death may involve a review of body camera footage, witness statements, and any other evidence pertinent to the arrest and the subsequent actions of the officers involved.
