Died in jail or a lockup
McDonald
McDonald was one of three men held at a jail who broke out, according to the Sacramento Daily Record-Union, which reported the escape in January 1882. The paper said the three took a hostage and ran north while citizens fired on them. According to the report, all three were found dead after the shooting stopped, and the cause given was gunshot wounds.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Citizens, not jail staff, fired on McDonald as the escape from the jail continued, and the account reports gunshot wounds.
Reported by: historical newspaper report (OCR text) (reporters).