South Bay jail inmate dies after allegedly attacking officers, getting restrained

Tragedy Unfolds at South Bay Jail as Inmate Dies After Violent Confrontation with Officers.

A 32-year-old inmate at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning, leaving behind a trail of questions and concerns regarding the circumstances leading up to his death.

According to reports, Shacoby Kenny's erratic behavior began around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday night, prompting corrections officers to intervene. Kenny then launched a violent attack against members of the custody staff, forcing them into a desperate bid to restrain him.

As officers attempted to apprehend Kenny, he allegedly ran amok within his unit in an effort to escape capture. However, with additional personnel deployed to the scene, Kenny was eventually subdued and restrained by authorities.

Despite being given CPR and other life-saving measures, Kenny's condition deteriorated at the hospital, ultimately leading to his tragic demise on Monday morning.

Kenny had been held at the South Bay jail since February on charges of assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery on a person over 65, and assault with a dangerous weapon. During his time in custody, he also spent three weeks in July at Bridgewater State Hospital without disclosing the reason for this placement.

The investigation into Kenny's death remains ongoing by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and Boston Police, as officials grapple to understand the events leading up to his passing.

Officer who shot Kennef? "I didn't shoot him" [GIF: A police officer saying "I didn't shoot him" with a cartoonish " what's going on?" expression] The truth will come out eventually... or not [GIF: A person shrugging and walking away from the camera]

man this is so sad ...can't believe it happened at a place supposed to be safe like a jail. i feel bad for shacoby's family too, they must be going through some crazy times right now . how do these situations even happen? didn't the officers have any training on how to deal with someone in a panic attack or whatever was going on? and what about that hospital placement, did he get adequate help before ending up back in custody? so many questions...this investigation better be thorough .

man that's so sad ... like how can something go from zero to full on violent attack in like 2 hours? it's just crazy... i feel bad for the officers involved too, they were just trying to do their job and now one of these guys is dead ... gotta say though, shacoby kenny was a bit of a wild card even before this all went down... had some major history with the law and mental health issues too ... can't help but wonder what triggered that violent outburst tho? investigation's on to find out

Man this is so sad ... what was going through that guy's mind? like how does a violent attack on cops just happen? and now he's gone... it's like, we should be talking about why he did it in the first place, you know?

Man that's so sad ... 32 years old, innocent life cut short. I'm thinking about Shacoby's family right now, how are they dealing with this? Such a tragic event and many questions still left unanswered . We should be focusing on healing and support for them, not just the investigation . Mental health is a huge concern in our prison system too, these incidents can happen due to years of struggles & neglect. Let's try to make some positive change!

Oh man , this is so shocking! The whole thing just feels like a nightmare . I mean, 32 years old losing their life over some crazy behavior? It's just not right . They need to get to the bottom of what was going on in that cell and make sure it never happens again . I'm all for accountability, especially when it comes to law enforcement . The investigation should be thorough, no stone unturned . Can't believe Shacoby's family is having to go through this . #JusticeForShacoby #AccountabilityMatters #CustodyDeathInvestigation

man this is so sad my heart goes out to shacoby's fam...i mean we cant even imagine what they're going thru rn i just hope the investigation gets to the bottom of it and justice is served for shacoby u guys know how important mental health is, especially when ppl are dealing with trauma like this in custody it feels like a perfect storm of things gone wrong...anyway lets all take a sec to send some positive vibes & think about ways we can support ppl struggling w/ these issues... maybe its time for us to rethink our approach to rehabilitation & mental health support

Man, it's like something out of a bad movie, ya know? Inmates attacking guards, what's goin' on?! I mean, I'm not makin' excuses for no one, but we gotta wonder if they were doin' okay in there, you feel me? Like, was he gettin' the help he needed or somethin'? And then he just goes off the rails like that...

And now this poor dude's gone and I'm sure his family is losin' their minds. I hope they get some answers from the investigation 'cause we all know it's a tough spot for law enforcement, but gotta do what they gotta do to keep everyone safe.

This just makes me wish we had more support systems in place for people strugglin' with mental health issues... like, actual help and resources, not just tossin' 'em in some hospital and hopin' they get better. It's just so frustrating, man...

this is just a total nightmare ... how can something like this happen in our country? i mean, we have so many resources dedicated to keeping people safe, but it seems like sometimes those same systems fail us when it comes to protecting human life. and what's with the lack of transparency here? i've seen some pretty sketchy stuff go down in these types of situations, where officers are trying to restrain someone who is clearly a threat to himself or others... shouldn't we have better protocols in place to prevent this kind of thing from happening in the first place?

and let's not forget about Shacoby Kenny, a 32-year-old man with his whole life ahead of him. what did he do to deserve this? was it just another case of systemic failures or was there more going on behind the scenes? i'm really frustrated that we're not seeing more information come out about what happened leading up to his death... it's like our justice system is just swallowing up people without any real accountability.

man dis is so sad 32 years old died in custody like what even happened?? he was violent but didnt deserve to die like that kennys case is a total mystery rn who knows wut really went down on sunday nite? did the officers do enuf or were they too aggressive?? gotta get to the bottom of this

I'm so sad to hear about Shacoby Kenny's passing... it's like, totally not fair . But, on a more positive note, I think this tragedy highlights how important it is for our correctional facilities to prioritize staff safety and provide adequate training for officers . It's also a reminder that we need to support our inmates in getting the help they need, whether it's counseling or medical treatment . Let's try to focus on finding solutions rather than just reacting to these types of incidents .