Autopsy confirms inmate died after altercation with corrections officers

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 10, 2023 7:33 PM CT | Published: February 10, 2023 12:35 PM CT

Gershun Freeman, 33, died after sustaining injuries during the altercation Oct. 5, 2022, while he was detained at the Shelby County Jail.

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Julia Baker

Julia Baker

A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.

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