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Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points However, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office stated that he was no longer in custody, having been released. A Tarrant County jail inmate has died, prompting the family to seek more information from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
A Tarrant County jail inmate has died, prompting the family to seek more information from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office. The family of Victor Runnels is requesting transparency regarding the circumstances of his death.
The family claims that Runnels was still restrained to a hospital bed at the time of his death. However, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office stated that he was no longer in custody, having been released.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the family's concerns and the department's response to the allegations.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
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