The Texas police investigate the tragic death of a beloved Sheriff representative, while two died within a few days after another.
Harris County Deputy Sheriff Christina Kohler, 37, died of a apparent suicide on 13 March in Houston.
Researchers believe that she has taken her own life, but they are waiting for an autopsy for confirmation.
Maria Vasquez, the representative of another sheriff in Harris County, died of Kohler within a few days.
The circumstances surrounding her death are unclear.
Dailymail.com reached for the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) for more information. A specialist in media relationships said she couldn't talk about it over the phone.
'Heaven has won two beautiful angels', the HCSO Community Engagement Division that was posted on Facebook on Monday with a photo of the two delegates.
“May their memory be a blessing, inspiring power and comfort for their friends, family and colleagues during this challenging time.”
The Texas police investigate the tragic death of two beloved Sheriff's delegates. Harris County Deputy Sheriff Christina Kohler, 37, died on March 13, while deputy Sheriff Maria Vasquez died within a few days after Kohler's death
Kohler, who became a member in 2018
Kohler joined the Sheriff of Harris County in 2018 and recently worked as a bailiff. She was missing on March 12, according to a statement from the Texas Center for the Missing.
The warning emphasized that her disappearance was “a credible threat to her own health and safety.”
“Her name, her life, definitely deserves to be reminded because of her dedication of our profession,” wrote HCSO agent Mark Herman in a sincere tribute to Kohler on Facebook.
Her death led to discussion about those struggling with their mental health within the police.
'Please, if you have a hard time, you reach someone, someone. You are needed and you matter, even if you feel your lowest, “wrote HCSO Constable Sherman Eagleton.
'Our brothers and sisters in blue take care of each other. Don't wear the load alone, your family is there for you. '
With almost 5,100 employees and 200 volunteers, the HCSO is the largest Sheriff's office in Texas and the third largest in the US.
The community mourns both losses, with many still in shock through the timing of each.
The HCSO said in a statement on Tuesday that “the mental health and pear support services offers to colleagues of deputy Kohler while mourning her tragic loss.”
Kohler's death led to a discussion about the consciousness of mental health care within the police
Kohler's colleagues described her as a big person to be in the area and a diligent police officer
The lovers of Kohler will come together to celebrate her life on Wednesday for a visit and for her funeral on Thursday.
Her friends and colleagues shared good memories of the deputy sheriff on her memorial website.
'Christina, you were a beautiful, funny and sweet person … you are loved by so much and I hope you knew that. I will miss you forever, my friend, “someone wrote.
Others praised Kohler because they were an excellent mother.
“She was a great mother, always made her children safe, even if she would travel,” said another.
“Kohler was one of us. Funny, fast on her toes and always willing to take on a challenge. She will be missed, “added a third, who posted a photo of her with colleague officers.
