Died in prison
Jacob Henson
Jacob Henson, 31, of Canton, was held at Washington State Prison in Georgia when he was stabbed in a fight there. He was taken to Washington County Medical Center for treatment. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, a corrections officer fired a gun and killed him on April 23, 2024. The GBI is investigating the use of deadly force and the earlier stabbing.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a corrections officer shot Jacob Henson after he overpowered a guard and charged at a second officer, and the GBI is investigating the use of deadly force.
Reported by: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).