Died in jail or a lockup
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee, 26, of Tuscaloosa, was badly hurt in a fight with another person held at the Tuscaloosa County Jail on the morning of August 3, 2021. He died at a hospital a few hours later. Investigators with the Tuscaloosa Metro Violent Crimes Unit classified his death as a homicide.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Investigators say another inmate, who is charged with manslaughter, fatally injured him in a fight at the Tuscaloosa County Jail.
Reported by: Tuscaloosa Metro Violent Crimes Unit (outside investigators); news report.