The death of Brianna Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student, has been officially ruled a suicide by the Austin Police Department. Authorities made this announcement following an investigation into her death, which occurred early Saturday morning after she fell from a high-rise apartment building.

Police responded to a call at 12:46 a.m. on Saturday and found Aguilera on the ground outside an apartment complex. Detective Robert Marshall reported that surveillance footage showed Aguilera arriving at the complex shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday. She was seen going to an apartment on the 17th floor. A large group of friends left the apartment around 12:30 a.m., leaving Aguilera with three other women.

Earlier that day, Aguilera attended a tailgate party for the Texas A&M vs. University of Texas football game. According to Marshall, she became intoxicated and was asked to leave the event. After losing her phone, she borrowed a friend's phone to call her boyfriend. This call took place between 12:43 a.m. and 12:44 a.m., just minutes before a 911 call was made regarding her fall.

Investigators later recovered a deleted digital suicide note from Aguilera's phone, dated November 25. Marshall stated that Aguilera had previously expressed suicidal thoughts to friends, including self-harming actions earlier on the night of her death. He emphasized that there was no evidence of foul play, stating, "Every friend and witness during this investigation has been nothing but forthcoming and open."

Aguilera's family has expressed skepticism about the police's findings. Her mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, insists that her daughter was not suicidal and had plans to pursue a career in law. Family attorney Tony Buzbee criticized the police's handling of the case, stating, "The circumstances surrounding her death are very suspicious."

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis acknowledged the emotional turmoil surrounding the case. She stated, "I understand how grief and the need for answers can raise intense emotions and many questions. But sometimes the truth doesn't provide the answers we are hoping for, and that is this case."

Davis expressed her condolences to Aguilera's family, saying, "My heart aches for Aguilera's parents. I have three daughters and a son, and I cannot begin to imagine the pain."

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, free and confidential help is available 24/7. You can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.