Second Inmate Dies at Multnomah County Jail This Week
A second inmate has died at a Multnomah County jail this week.
Portland, OR, August 20, 2026 —
A second inmate has died within the Multnomah County jail system this week, marking another death in custody. The circumstances surrounding the inmate’s death have not yet been fully detailed.
This incident follows the death of another individual at a Multnomah County jail earlier in the week. Specifics regarding the first inmate’s death were also not immediately available.
Multnomah County has faced scrutiny regarding conditions and safety within its correctional facilities. The reasons for these recent in-custody deaths are currently under investigation. Further details are expected to be released as information becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Tarek Anthony on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
