Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A man held at the Richland Parish Detention Center in Louisiana died on November 6, 2019, after being stabbed, according to Louisiana State Police. Police say another person held at the jail has been arrested in connection with the death, and the agency is investigating. The Louisiana Department of Corrections was reported to be considering an inspection of the facility, which had recently seen an escape of seven people.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Louisiana State Police say another detainee stabbed him to death, and a fellow detainee has been arrested.
Reported by: Louisiana State Police (outside investigators).