Man found dead in jail

On Dec. 30, 2019 at approximately 3:45 PM, 85-year-old Lonnie Morrison, Jr. was found unresponsive in his Grayson County jail cell. He was the only person in this cell. The onsite medical team was notified and started lifesaving measures. Mr. Morrison was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

In compliance with Texas Commission on Jail Standards the Texas Rangers Office is conducting an investigation into this matter. It is a standard operating procedure to have an outside agency conduct this type of investigation.

Mr. Morrison had been in Grayson County custody for approximately 26 days before his death.

Lonnie Morrison