Died in jail or a lockup
Dawed Mekonene
Dawed Mekonene, 30, was found unconscious at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas on February 19, 2022, according to police. He was taken to University Medical Center and died there on February 22. The Clark County coroner's office identified him and said he died by suicide.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Clark County coroner's office ruled his death a suicide.
Reported by: Clark County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner).