Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Ontario Lavell Pruitt
Gender : Male
Age : 31
Race : Black
Date : 05/16/2025
Location : Pierce County Jail
City : Tacoma
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 31-year-old man, incarcerated at the Pierce County Jail for approximately two years, experienced a medical emergency on the afternoon of May 16, 2025. Despite efforts by medical staff, he was pronounced dead at 6:23 p.m. The incident is currently under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://news.yahoo.com/man-31-died-pierce-county-174738112.html
• https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article306686806.html
• https://twitter.com/thenewstribune/status/1925038982091387091
