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Gregory Gallaway

28 years old · died April 11, 2019 · Chautauqua County Jail, Chautauqua County, New York

Gregory Gallaway, 28, of Dunkirk, died in his cell at the Chautauqua County Jail in Mayville on April 11, 2019. His family said he had turned himself in after relapsing, hoping custody would keep him safe and get him medical care. His mother, Pattie Pusateri, and sister, Jessie Gallaway, describe him as someone who had made progress and deserved care and dignity. The sheriff's office said there was no suspicion of foul play, and the cause of death is still under investigation by medical examiners. The family has hired an attorney to seek answers.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said there was no suspicion of foul play, and medical examiners have not yet determined the cause of death.

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