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2 inmates die in custody of Harris County Jail, totaling to 4th inmate death in 2026, HCSO says
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· April 22, 2026
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Key takeaway The total number of inmate deaths in 2026 has now reached four.
Inmates have died while in the custody of Harris County Jail, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The total number of inmate deaths in 2026 has now reached four. Two inmates are the most recent cases.
Further information about these incidents can be found through the Harris County Sheriff's Office or other local news sources. Details about the circumstances surrounding the deaths are not provided here, but residents of The Woodlands can look to local news outlets for more information and updates on the situation.
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Category: local Published: April 22, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Inmates have died while in the custody of Harris County Jail, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The total number of inmate deaths in 2026 has now reached four. Two inmates are the most…
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