Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A man surnamed McDonald was held at the calaboose in Graham, Texas. According to a telegraphic report in the Eureka Daily Sentinel of January 4, 1882, he was one of several prisoners who disarmed a deputy and escaped. The report said citizens who followed the escaping men exchanged gunfire with them, and McDonald was killed in the fight along with two others. His death is recorded as caused by gunshot wounds.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. A telegraphic report in the Eureka Daily Sentinel says he died of gunshot wounds in a fight with citizens who followed the escaping prisoners.
Reported by: Eureka Daily Sentinel (reporters).