Man Dies in Custody at Lew Sterrett Jail

Dallas police are investigating a death that occurred inside Lew Sterrett Jail.

At approximately 10:25 p.m. on September 21, 2025, officers responded to a call about a shooting in the 1600 block of South Hampton Road. Preliminary findings suggest that the suspect was attempting to enter a residence when a gunshot was fired.

When officers arrived, the suspect was detained for criminal mischief and was taken to a nearby hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue for treatment of a superficial injury. After receiving medical care, he was transferred to Lew Sterrett Jail. While in custody, the suspect experienced a medical emergency and was again transported by Dallas Fire-Rescue to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.