Died in prison
Gregory Pierce
Gregory Pierce, 47, died on November 20, 2021, while held at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Wise County, Virginia. A news report listed the cause of death as an assault. Nothing further about the circumstances, the people involved, or the response by staff is set out here.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Cause_claimed is 'Assaulted' per a news report, which indicates another person held at the prison attacked him, but the accounts provided do not describe how the death occurred beyond that.
Reported by: news report.