Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Lawrence Sumlin
Gender : Male
Age : 60
Race : Black
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : Shelby County Jail
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the death of a man at the Shelby County Jail who was found unresponsive in their cell on November 23, 2024. The inmate's identity has not been disclosed, and an autopsy is currently underway. The investigation is examining potential negligence and mistreatment, amid growing concerns about the conditions within the jail. He had been in jail for approximately 24 hours after an arrest for an alleged burglary.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/tbi-investigating-death-shelby-county-jail-inmate-memphis/522-94a82e56-a2d5-4c08-bf7c-e009d75af8d9
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/11/23/deputies-woman-with-knife-killed-greenville-co-deputy-involved-shooting/
