Man Charged With Killing Indiana Police Officer Dies in Prison While Awaiting Trial

PENDLETON, Ind.—A man charged with fatally shooting an Indiana police officer in the head in 2022 died Thursday at a state prison, authorities said. Phillip Lee, 49, was being held at Pendleton prison while awaiting trial next year on murder and other charges in the death of Richmond Officer Seara Burton. He was found alone in his cell and unresponsive by correctional staff, state police said. Police did not release details. But Lee’s attorney said he was suffering mental distress and killed himself. “Phillip had very severe mental health issues. It wasn’t something that developed in the last week or two,” Denise Turner told The Associated Press....