Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A man held at the Pulaski County Jail in Missouri died on May 6, 2024, after the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney said another person held there beat him during a fight that began over a television remote. Jail staff intervened and arranged medical treatment, and he died of his injuries at a hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney says another person held at the jail beat him in a fight that began over a television remote.
Reported by: Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney; Missouri State Highway Patrol (outside investigators).