Gary Rowland
Gary Rowland, 30, was held at the Marshall County Sheriff's Office on May 16, 2022, and was taken outside with deputies for a smoke break. Investigators said Rowland drew a 9mm handgun hidden on their person and shot Chief Deputy Jody Cash, and that deputies returned fire, killing Rowland. Cash's widow and a deputy sued, saying Rowland had not been adequately searched before entering the office. The parties have reached a tentative settlement, and final details are still being worked out.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (neglect alleged). Investigators say deputies returned fire and shot Gary Rowland after he shot Chief Deputy Jody Cash; Cash's widow and a deputy sued, saying deputies did not search Rowland adequately before he entered the office.
Reported by: investigators, as reported in the article (outside investigators).
Lawsuit: Cash's widow and a deputy sued over Rowland's inadequate search before he entered the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, and the parties have reached a tentative settlement with final details still being worked out.