29-year-old Harris County Jail inmate dies at prison in Louisiana, HCSO says

Another inmate has passed away following a medical emergency in Louisiana on Wednesday, as reported by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Jaleen Anderson, aged 29, was pronounced dead at approximately 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday in the Emergency Room of the Hardtner Medical Center, according to HCSO.

Anderson had been booked into the Harris County Jail on March 3 for possession of methamphetamine. On March 22, he was transferred to the privately-operated LaSalle Correctional Center in Louisiana under an outsourcing arrangement with Harris County.

“Supposedly, he had two seizures, and he told them that he was having another one, and right before the third one that it was gonna happen he had a heart attack,” revealed Anderson’s father, Harold, to Eyewitness News.

As per jail officials, Anderson visited the clinic complaining of dizziness and vomiting, and he showed no signs of physical injury.

“He’s had seizures before, but that should have been in his medical records so they would have known how to take proper care of my nephew,” expressed Anderson’s aunt, Natasha.

Harris County recorded a record number of 27 inmate deaths in 2022, followed by at least 19 in 2023.

“What’s going on? What happened? Don’t give me minor details. I need to know specifically what went on when he went down there to Louisiana,” demanded Natasha.

An autopsy to determine the cause of Anderson’s death will be conducted by the LaSalle Parish Coroner’s Office. Meanwhile, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation to ensure compliance with all laws and procedures.

“Anyone having medical issues like that should be attacked right then, promptly, like the first time it happens. Not the second and third,” emphasized Harold Anderson.