An investigation is underway after a Hinds County detainee died on Sunday.
According to Sheriff Tyree Jones, Cleveland Roosevelt Allison suffered a medical emergency before being transported to Merit Health where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. Allison, 30, of Jackson, had been at the Raymond Detention Center since April 13 after being indicted for forgery.
Death Investigation-Raymond Detention Center: Detainee Cleveland Roosevelt Allison, 30, suffered a major medical emergency this afternoon. He was transported to Merit Health via AMR where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. Cause of death is unknown at this time and…
— TyreeJonesSheriff (@TyreeSheriff) June 10, 2024
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case as it awaits autopsy results.
