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A Texas A&M sophomore passed away just hours after attending a UT tailgate event on Saturday, Nov. 29
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Brianna Aguilera was found dead in a student apartment building around 1 a.m., local news station KBTX reported
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Aguilera’s family says they’re “still waiting for answers” about what led to the aspiring lawyer’s death
The family of a Texas A&M sophomore who was found dead near campus after attending a football game said they are “still waiting for answers.”
The Austin Police Department said Brianna Aguilera died just before 1 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, hours after attending a Texas A&M football game against the University of Texas, local news station KBTX reported.
Aguilera’s family told the outlet they were “looking for answers” about her death and only knew she attended the tailgate.
“The details of what happened next remain unclear,” the family wrote on a GoFundMe set up on Nov. 30.
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Brianna Aguilera via GoFundMe
Police said Aguilera died at a student apartment complex near the University of Texas campus, KBTX reported.
The Travis County Medical Examiner will investigate Aguilera’s death, but KBTX reports foul play is not suspected at this time.
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As of Monday afternoon, the GoFundMe had raised nearly double its original goal of $12,000 for Aguilera. Her mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, shared a post on the page on Sunday, thanking everyone for their “love and support at this time.”
The grieving mother said her daughter’s “unexpected death” had been “a huge challenge but I have found strength in the outpouring of kindness”.
“I’ve experienced every parent’s worst fears, but I take comfort in knowing that my Brie touched so many hearts,” Rodriguez continued. “I appreciate every word and every emotion you shared about my Brie… She adored each and every one of you, and while my princess lives in a brighter realm, I take comfort in the memories we created together.”
Rodriguez said she was able to “find peace” knowing her “little angel and princess are with God” and told supporters she would “let them know” when to hold the ceremony for her daughter.
According to GoFundMe, Aguilera graduated from Magna Cum Lade High School in Laredo, Texas, where she served as a cheerleader. The young woman is pursuing her “dream of becoming a lawyer and attending Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service,” the fundraiser said.
“Her dream was to always be an AGGIE!” her family said.
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