Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
According to a wire report published April 28, 1891, two Black men held in a county jail in Michigan were in their cell on April 27 when a turnkey entered to collect their breakfast dishes. The report says the men attacked the turnkey and tried to take his keys in an effort to escape, and that he shot both of them. One man was reported killed instantly, and the other was reported as expected to die.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. A wire report says a turnkey shot both men in a county jail cell, killing one instantly.
Reported by: wire report.