Overview

• Four current and former deputies from the Harris County Sheriff's Office have died by suicide since February 2025, including three within a single week in March.
• The individuals who died were Deputy Christina Kohler, retired Deputies Maria Vasquez and William Bozeman, and retired Deputy Long Nguyen.
• Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and other department leaders have expressed deep grief and emphasized the need for increased mental health awareness and support.
• Law enforcement officers face unique stressors, with research showing they are 54% more likely to die by suicide than the general population.
• The department has ongoing mental health initiatives but continues to struggle with addressing the systemic causes behind these tragedies.