Died in prison
Name not reported
On January 2, 2020, one of five people was killed by fellow prisoners during gang-related disturbances at Mississippi state prisons. The killings came after a week of unrest in the prisons. Governor Phil Bryant blamed the other prisoners for the violence. Officials and advocates disagreed over who was responsible for keeping people safe in the prisons.
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; corrections officials.