Shane Carson
Shane Carson, 31, died on June 13, 2018, in his cell at the Spokane County Jail, where he was held. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office first said he may have been attacked by his cellmate, while also saying a medical emergency had not been ruled out. The autopsy later pointed to an overdose of several drugs, including amphetamine, methamphetamine and morphine. His cellmate and others said he showed signs of medical distress and asked for help while detoxing, and that officers were alerted but did not respond promptly.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (neglect alleged). The sheriff's office first said a cellmate attack or medical emergency was possible, and later the autopsy pointed to a multiple-drug overdose; Carson's cellmate and others say he asked for help while detoxing and officers did not respond promptly.
Reported by: Spokane County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); autopsy as reported by KREM (medical examiner or coroner); his cellmate and other people held there.