Name not reported
A person held in a Mississippi state prison died on January 2, 2020, killed by fellow prisoners during gang-related disturbances, one of five deaths in that wave of violence. According to the article, Governor Phil Bryant blamed inmates for the killings, while advocates and others disputed who should be held responsible for keeping people safe after a week of unrest. The person's name is not given in the article. The article also reports disagreement over whether officials had adequately protected people held in the prisons.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Gov. Phil Bryant blamed fellow prisoners for the killings during gang disturbances, as corrections officials described them.
Reported by: Gov. Phil Bryant; corrections officials as described in the article.