Died in prison
William E. Quinn
William E. Quinn was 28 years old and a guard at Attica Correctional Facility. He was among the staff held during the 1971 uprising at the prison. He was released on Thursday, September 9, 1971, and died two days later, on Saturday, September 11, of head injuries he suffered in the initial riot, according to a Democrat and Chronicle report.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The news report says head injuries he suffered in the initial riot killed him, and does not describe how they occurred.
Reported by: news reporting on the Attica uprising (reporters).