46-year-old inmate dies at Lincoln prison

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A 46-year-old inmate died Sunday at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln.

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said Michael Thomas was found unresponsive in his cell.

Staff tried to save his life, but he was later pronounced dead.

Thomas began his sentence in May.  He was convicted of possessing a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, resisting arrest and attempted witness tampering.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating Thomas’ death, corrections officials said.

A grand jury will also investigate the death, as required by Nebraska law.

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