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Harris County jailer died in the line of duty during struggle with inmate

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Thursday, August 20, 2015
Jailer dies during struggle in uncooperative inmate

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a detention officer has died in the line of duty, during an altercation with an inmate.

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