After one of his aides passed away fromdousing herself with gasoline and catching fire, a TexasThe congressman has called off all media appearances - apparently to evade inquiries regarding her passing.
Regina Santos-Aviles, 35, doused herself in gasoline prior to catching fire at her residence on September 13 in Uvalde, Texas — roughly two hours from San Antonio.
The married mother of a child, who was divorced from her husband according to theSan Antonio Express News, has served as regional district director for Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales since 2021.
"The final thing she said was, 'I don't want to die,' " Nora Gonzales, Aviles' mother, told theExpress News.
She was flown to San Antonio, where she passed away at the hospital the following day.
Authorities have not yet established the reason for her death, as the medical examiner informed the Daily Mail on Thursday that the autopsy findings are still awaited.
However, Uvalde police think she was by herself in her yard when the fire began, according to theExpress News, who stated that her death was a self-inflicted burning.
Shortly after her passing, the press was excluded from an event where Gonzales would meet with journalists.
Gonzales was planned to attend the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio on September 22 for the inauguration of a new research center.
Although he was still present at the event, the facility informed the media that they were no longer permitted entry, as reported by thelocal TV station.
The office of Gonzales issued a statement regarding the death of this employee.
"The recent news has left us all deeply affected. Regina dedicated her career to creating positive change within her community," states Gonzales' message to Daily Mail.
She will forever be known for her enthusiasm for Uvalde and her efforts in making the community a better place.
The disclosure of public documents concerning the Congressional aide's death has been prevented by the Uvalde Police Department.
In a letter addressed to the Daily Mail and other media organizations, the officers overseeing the inquiry into Aviles' death state that they will not make public records available, such as the 911 call, any video footage, or police reports connected to Aviles' burning.
Although records related to ongoing criminal investigations are frequently made available to the media, Uvalde police claimed they would keep the documents confidential and present their argument to the state Attorney General for them to remain secret.
The close connection between Uvalde's police chief and Gonzales has recently come under scrutiny by a city council member.
Ernest Santos, a Uvalde city official, stated to the local newspaper that he found it unsuitable for Police Chief Homer Delgado to support Gonzales, who is seeking another term in office.
Gonzales' area covers San Antonio, Uvalde, and extends westward to El Paso.
"And regrettably, see what occurred," Santos said to theExpress NewsHere, the chief of police is supporting this candidate, and this same thing occurred with an employee of Tony Gonzales. We must stay impartial. We need to ensure we follow all procedures correctly.
The Gonzales campaign has since taken down a flyer that highlighted the police chief's support for the congressman.
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