Thomas Cromwell
Thomas Cromwell, 27, was held at River City Correctional Center in Mason, Ohio, and left the facility through a broken window on July 9, 2022. Investigators followed him to a hotel in Mason, where a standoff with a tactical unit lasted for hours. The Warren County Coroner's Office lists the cause of death as being shot by a law enforcement officer. Warren County Prosecutor Dave Fornshell said the officer fired to protect a woman's life.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Warren County Coroner's Office and Prosecutor Dave Fornshell say an officer shot him during a standoff at a hotel after he escaped from River City Correctional Center.
Reported by: Warren County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Warren County Prosecutor Dave Fornshell.