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Inmate dies after fight in cell at Wayne County Jail

Wayne County Jail. (WDIV)

A man was killed after a fight in a cell inside the Wayne County Jail earlier this week.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on July 17, when two inmates -- Claude Lewis and Thomas Carr, became engaged in a fight, where Carr sustained serious head injuries.

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Carr was transported to the hospital and was listed in critical condition, until he eventually passed away from his injuries on Thursday.

Lewis was arraigned on a charge of assault with intent to murder after the fight, but charges will likely be revised.

The investigation into the fatal fight is ongoing. No other information was made available.


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