Inmate Who Died While In Custody Was Deward Johnson

  • Tuesday, March 19, 2024

An inmate at the Hamilton County Jail who died on Thursday, was identified as Deward Burton Johnson.

Johnson passed away at a local medical facility after experiencing a medical emergency in a holding cell while awaiting release.

This incident remains under investigation, and therefore, no further details are available.

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