Deaths in Custody
Died in custody

Michael Sherman

died May 21, 2023

Michael Sherman died on May 21, 2023, while in custody, according to his brother Jeremy Sherman. Jeremy said Michael had mental health issues. He said Michael jumped from the back of an ambulance that an officer was following. The family said he should have been restrained, and said the sheriff's office had not reported the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). His brother Jeremy Sherman says Michael, who had mental health issues, jumped from the back of an ambulance that an officer was following, and that officers should have restrained him.

Reported by: Jeremy Sherman, his brother (family or their lawyers).

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