Event Brief
Accused officer killer found dead in jail cell
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Reginald Steed, accused of killing Morgan County correctional officer Dustin Pedigo, was found dead inside his jail cell in Nashville Tuesday morning, according to 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson. The Tennessee Department of Correction notified Johnson of the death.
WHO: Reginald Steed; Dustin Pedigo; Russell Johnson; Tennessee Department of Correction
WHAT: An accused man was found dead in his jail cell while facing allegations tied to the killing of a correctional officer.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026
WHERE: Nashville, Tennessee
WHY: The cause of Steed’s death has not been reported.
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