Died in jail or a lockup
Erick Jones
Erick Jones, 23, died at Regional One Health in Memphis on October 6, 2026, after he was found injured in a third-floor pod of the Shelby County Jail following a reported disturbance that morning. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said he was stabbed, allegedly by his cellmate, and that it is investigating. The office has not said what led to the stabbing.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says Erick Jones was allegedly stabbed by his cellmate and is investigating what led to the stabbing.
Reported by: Shelby County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.