Died in jail or a lockup
Michael Allen
Michael Allen, 49, died on February 6, 2022, while held at the Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles, where he was found unresponsive in his cell. A paramedic pronounced him dead at 7:18 p.m., according to officials. Accounts differ on his custody status: one says he was held under the authority of San Quentin State Prison and was on out-to-court status with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, while another says he was held at the jail awaiting retrial. The cause and manner of death have not been determined; the coroner will rule on the cause, and the sheriff's department is investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined