Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

One of 2 people whose names were not reported

died April 20, 2008 · United States Penitentiary Florence High, Colorado

A person held at USP Florence High, a federal prison in Colorado, was killed in April 2008 when officers opened fire during a riot in the recreation yard. Reports of the incident say two people held at the prison died in the shooting. The death has been attributed to gunfire from officers during the riot. The person's name and personal background are not recorded in the account, so their life and family cannot be described here.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff

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