Died in prison
Andrew Pineda
Andrew Pineda, 34, died on January 31, 2022, while held at USP Beaumont, a federal prison in Beaumont, Texas. Two people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press that he died in a fight between people held there, and that the fight involved members of the MS-13 gang. The Bureau of Prisons placed its federal prisons nationwide on lockdown after the deaths.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Associated Press reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, that the death followed a fight between inmates at USP Beaumont involving MS-13 members.
Reported by: Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter (reporters).