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Tarrant county commissioner addresses deaths of county jail inmates
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Frank Heinz , as published by NBC DFW
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office reported that two men, both 40 years old, died after experiencing apparent medical emergencies while in custody.
A press conference was held by Commissioner Alisa Simmons to address the recent deaths of inmates at the Tarrant County Jail. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office reported that two men, both 40 years old, died after experiencing apparent medical emergencies while in custody. The commissioner's conference aimed to provide information on the in-custody deaths that occurred this week.
Details about the incidents are being reported by the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office. Further information on the deaths and the press conference can be found through local news sources, including NBC DFW.
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Category: safety Published: June 18, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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