Schakia L. Yates
Schakia Yates, 37, of Indianapolis, died on March 3, 2024, while held at the Huntington County Jail in Indiana. She was found unresponsive in a medical cell on the morning of her death, and jail staff gave medical aid before EMS arrived but could not revive her; she was pronounced dead at the jail. The Huntington County Coroner was reported as citing an embolism, though the autopsy results on cause and manner are still pending, and the Indiana State Police are investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Huntington County Coroner's office has reported an embolism as the cause, but the manner remains pending, and Indiana State Police are investigating.
Reported by: Huntington County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Indiana State Police (outside investigators).