David Garner, an inmate at Harris County Jail, has been pronounced dead after being found unconscious in his cell by a detention officer.
David Garner, 25, was found unconscious in his cell at Harris County Jail by a detention officer around 10:36 a.m. The officer was delivering lunch when he spotted Garner.
Harris County officials say another detention officer performed CPR on Garner as a Houston Fire Department ambulance crew made its way to the jail. Garner was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:45 a.m.Garner had been in jail since May 27, 2020, for a capital murder charge.FOX 26 Reporter Gabby Hart has more as a 231-page lawsuit has been filed against the Harris County Jail by Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump.
According to the Sheriff’s Office they have recently increased efforts to prevent illegal narcotics in the jail, including increased screening of incoming mail, jail visitors, and employees.
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