According to TDCJ Jovian Motley, age 27, died in the line of duty Monday at the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, Houston County. “Officer Motley was a hero who tragically died while protecting his fellow officers and the public,” TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier said in a statement. “His courage and dedication will forever be remembered. We are praying for his family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time.” Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Eric Nichols said Motley “demonstrated unwavering commitment to serving his community and gave his life for others.” “His sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the bravery exhibited every day by the men and women in corrections. He will never be forgotten,” he added. Governor Abbott shared a statement earlier today:”Texas grieves for the loss of one of its brave correctional officers, who selflessly put his life on the line each day to protect his community, fellow officers, and Texans. We must never take for granted the service and sacrifice of our correctional officers. Cecilia and I pray for Officer Jovian Motley and his family and ask all Texans to keep his loved ones in their prayers during this heartbreaking time.“Motley joined the agency in October 2022. Motley’s girlfriend was informed Monday night that an incident may have occurred that involved the officer, then she called his mother, Tammica Motley. The mother did not get information from TDCJ officials, so she and her husband drove to the Wainwright Prison, according to Deric Muhammad, an activist who knew the officer. They were then told that Jovian had died. The mother later identified the body of her son, and she was allegedly not allowed to touch him or have a moment with her son. “The community is heartbroken at the news of Jovian’s death. Jovian was well-loved,” he said. The family is demanding that those responsible be held accountable. The Office of Inspector General is leading the investigation into his death.
Texas govt has decided that paying these TDC employees a decent wage isn’t going to happen. This guy gave his all and we know it wasn’t for the pay. Give these employees the tools to stop this nonsense and put a paycheck in their hand for doing it. He stood there and held his own against who knows what odds. I don’t think I want to hear how his life ended. Texas gives a pay raise to Teachers who teach our children to hate America, government anti normal boy and girl genders. Harris county gives the criminals $100 bail. Pathetic. To Jovians Mom…..I have no words of the sorrow I feel for you at this time. May Jovians name forever echo in the rotunda of Austin Texas.