2023-08-11 1

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Michelle Jo Allen

Summary

On August 11th 2023, at approximately 1:20am Officer Wheeler was conducting wellness checks in 1-B pod
when he arrived at Allen’s assigned cell (6) he noticed that Allen was laying on the floor. Allen was initially
responsive to Officer Wheeler’s questions but quickly became unresponsive. Officer Wheeler called via radio for our medical staff and additional officers to respond. Upon the arrival of additional Officers, officers entered the cell and began providing medical aid to Allen. Cpl. Sarver requested an ambulance. Allen was placed in a wheelchair and was taken to Medical. The ambulance arrived and Allen was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital. At approximately 2:15am Amarillo Police Department relieved our officer and took possession of Allen, in accordance with our contract.

At approximately 4:45am, the Amarillo Police Department notified us that Allen had passed away. Potter
County Justice of Peace Thomas Jones recorded the time of death was at 4:17am and ordered an autopsy.

This in custody death is being investigated by Texas Ranger Scott Swick.