Tarrant County Jail Deaths

Victor Runnels, 61, was arrested June 11 on a parole violation, according to court records.

The three county jail deaths have occurred over the span of four days. County Commissioner Alisa Simmons was joined by family at a press conference Friday who demanded details surrounding their son’s death.

This is the second in custody death at the county jail this week. Another man, James Johnson, died at the jail Monday.

A 40-year-old man died Monday after experiencing a medical emergency, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.

Shuntae Broadus died at Tarrant County Jail last December. Her death was caused by genetic abnormalities, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office Thursday.

Chasity Bonner died while in custody at Tarrant County Jail on May 24, 2024. Her mother filed a federal lawsuit against the county and 10 jailers.

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John Barr died while in custody at the county jail last month. His cause of death is still pending.

Anthony Johnson Jr.'s death was ruled a homicide at Tarrant County Jail after a jailer kneeled on his back. two years ago. His family is still waiting for a trial date and pending civil lawsuit.

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