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Inmate Assault at Hamilton County Jail Leaves One Dead

9/7/2025

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Inmate Assault Investigation

The TBI is investigating a fatal inmate assault at Hamilton County Jail on Friday.
Leslie Walker died from injuries inflicted by another inmate using a makeshift weapon.
Despite immediate medical aid, Walker did not survive the transport to the hospital.
This incident marks the third in-custody death at the jail this year.
Suspect Christopher Walton barricaded himself post-assault and was later extracted by the Special Response Team.
District Attorney Coty Wamp has requested the TBI to investigate the incident.
The HCSO has offered condolences to Walker's family.

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Inmate Assault Investigation

The TBI is investigating a fatal inmate assault at Hamilton County Jail on Friday.
Leslie Walker died from injuries inflicted by another inmate using a makeshift weapon.
Despite immediate medical aid, Walker did not survive the transport to the hospital.
This incident marks the third in-custody death at the jail this year.
Suspect Christopher Walton barricaded himself post-assault and was later extracted by the Special Response Team.
District Attorney Coty Wamp has requested the TBI to investigate the incident.
The HCSO has offered condolences to Walker's family.

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