Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In County Jail

Tuscaloosa AL

18 February, 2022

10:35 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says an inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail died Thursday evening. Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts. Captain Marty Sellers told local media Friday morning that the 38-year-old inmate was first found to be unresponsive at 8 p.m. and was later declared dead. Sellers went on to say that following an initial investigation, including video surveillance, authorities do not believe the inmate died as a result of altercations/assaults or attempts at self-harm. VCU was called out to assume the investigation, which will not include investigators or supervisors employed by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, due to the unexpected death occurring in the jail. This is a developing story. Tuscaloosa Patch will provide more updates as they come available.