Died in prison
Shon Collins
Shon Collins, 46, was held at Tecumseh State Prison in Tecumseh, Nebraska, when he died on May 10, 2026, during a riot at the facility on Mother's Day. The death has been classified as a homicide from blunt-force head injuries. Investigators are still looking into how he was killed and who was responsible.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Investigators describe his death as a homicide from blunt-force head injuries sustained during the Mother's Day riot at Tecumseh State Prison.
Reported by: news reports.