Family suing Shelby County after man in mental health crisis dies in 201 Poplar

Family suing Shelby County after man in mental health crisis dies in 201 Poplar

A man experiencing a mental health crisis died days later while in custody at 201 Poplar. A year ago, FOX13 told you about Rockez McDaniel, whom the TBI said died after a 'medical emergency.'

Family sues Shelby County, others after inmate dies at 201 Poplar

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The family of the inmate Rockez McDaniel, who died at 201 Poplar last July, is filing a lawsuit against Shelby County and other individuals whom they say are responsible for his death. According to court documents, the family says that while McDaniel was at the jail, he was experiencing a mental-health crisis, [...]