Died in jail or a lockup
Michael Fat Rat 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