Inmate Joseph Altamirano died after an altercation with prison guards at Soledad State Prison.
Inmate Joseph Altamirano, serving a life sentence at Soledad State Prison, died March 21 following an altercation with prison guards. Altamirano attacked correctional officers while they were releasing prisoners, leading to pepper spray use and restraint. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating the incident, while the Monterey County Sheriff's Office will determine the cause of Altamirano's death.
March 22, 2024
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