Dallas SWAT cuts hole in roof, finds Pablo Ramos unresponsive in attic

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Dallas Police Department Special Investigations Unit is looking into the death of Pablo Ramos, 53, on Aug. 17. 

Dallas SWAT found Ramos unresponsive in his attic after a few hours trying to make contact with him. They eventually cut a hole through his roof to find him. But this was after they had deployed gas into his house. 

Ramos was taken to a local hospital where he died.

The incident began after the Dallas Police Auto Theft and Gang Unit responded to 221 Starr Street regarding an investigation into stolen vehicles. The preliminary investigation found two stolen vehicles being sold for parts in the backyard, police said. 

Officers initially knocked on the door to contact Ramos, who then locked the door.

That’s when SWAT was called after obtaining a search warrant. 

Office of Police Oversight was notified in addition to the SIU. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office was also notified and will conduct its own investigation.