Died in prison
Name not reported
This person was one of five people killed by fellow prisoners during gang-related disturbances at Mississippi state prisons, a death dated January 2, 2020. Governor Phil Bryant blamed the violence on other people held in the prisons, following about a week of unrest. Officials and advocates disagreed over who was responsible for keeping people safe during that period.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Gov. Phil Bryant blamed fellow inmates for the killings during gang-related disturbances at Mississippi state prisons.
Reported by: Gov. Phil Bryant; Mississippi corrections officials (the agency that held them).