Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Stephen Fossett
Gender : Male
Age : 42
Race : Black
Date : 05/25/2024
Location : Bibb County Jail
City : Bibb County
County : Bibb
State : Georgia
Agency : Bibb County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Died in jail after being tased
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Stephen Fossett, an inmate in Bibb County Jail, died after an in-custody Tasing incident on May 25, following a medical emergency while he was being treated by jail medical staff. During this emergency, Fossett reportedly became combative, leading a deputy to use a Taser in an attempt to control him. Despite earlier statements from the sheriff's office claiming the Taser had "no effect" on Fossett, the GBI's findings have determined the Tasing contributed to his death.Initially, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office had characterized Fossett’s death as the result of a medical emergency, with no foul play suspected. However, after further investigation and the GBI’s involvement, the sheriff’s office acknowledged the Taser use. Fossett’s family has raised concerns about the transparency of the investigation and has publicly called for more information. They believe that the Tasing was a significant factor in his death, with their legal counsel asserting that Fossett was “brutally tased to death.”
