Crime & Safety

Convicted Killer From Sacramento County Dies From Apparent Coronavirus Complications At San Quentin

Some 2,000 California inmates have tested positive for coronavirus, with a significant number coming from San Quentin.

SAN QUENTIN (CBS13) — Another man who was on California’s death row has died from apparent coronavirus complications, officials say.

Troy A. Ashmus was pronounced dead at a hospital outside of San Quentin State Prison on Monday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says.

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