Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

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died December 20, 2023 · Douglas County jail, Douglas County

A man died on December 20, 2023, while held at the Douglas County jail. Jail deputies found him unconscious and not breathing early that morning, and he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said there were no signs of a physical disturbance or suspicious activity. The sheriff's office listed the cause as an unknown medical issue, pending an autopsy by the coroner's office.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the cause was an unknown medical issue, with no signs of a physical disturbance, and the coroner's autopsy was pending.

Reported by: Douglas County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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