Phillip Lee, Accused of Killing Indiana Officer, Found Dead in Prison Cell

Lee, awaiting trial for the 2022 fatal shooting of Officer Seara Burton, was discovered unresponsive at Pendleton Correctional Facility; no foul play suspected.

Phillip Lee was facing multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder, with a possible death penalty.
Lee was found unresponsive in his cell early Thursday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are conducting an autopsy and toxicology tests, but initial reports indicate no foul play.
Lee's attorney cited his severe mental health issues and criticized the prison's lack of support.
Officer Seara Burton was shot in the head while assisting in a traffic stop in August 2022 and died a month later.