Inmate died from COVID-19 complications, autopsy shows

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 10, 2026 3:10 PM CT | Published: February 10, 2026 3:09 PM CT

An inmate from the Shelby County Jail died from COVID-19 complications and heart disease in November, according to his official autopsy report.

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.

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