Died in juvenile detentionUnder 18
Name not reported
A boy held at a South Georgia youth detention facility died during a 'fight game' that a juvenile correctional officer allowed, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said the officer was arrested, and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice said he had been fired. The death is classed as a homicide in the GBI's account.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (neglect alleged). The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a juvenile correctional officer allowed a 'fight game' in which the boy died, and the officer was arrested.
Reported by: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators); Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (the agency that held him).