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