Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Isaac Gregory Jr.

died January 5, 2010 · Suwannee County Jail, Suwannee County, Florida

Isaac Gregory Jr., a man who had asthma, was held at the Suwannee County Jail in Florida for nearly three months. On January 5, 2010, he received a breathing treatment and told staff it was not working, and according to the Suwannee Democrat, the jail physician was called and arrived. Mr. Gregory died of an apparent cardiac arrest while sitting in his wheelchair. The cause of death is reported in newspaper accounts of earlier reporting, and no official finding is cited in these sources.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Suwannee Democrat, citing earlier reporting, says he died of an apparent cardiac arrest in his wheelchair.

Reported by: Suwannee Democrat (reporters).

News reports (3)