A man in the Gwinnett County Jail was found unresponsive in his cell last week, and now investigators are trying to find out what happened.

What We Know:

Phillip Antwon Munroe was found unresponsive in his cell around 2:30 a.m. on January 27.

Jail staff and emergency crews tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
He had been in jail since 2022 on charges like aggravated assault, robbery, and car hijacking.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into his death.

What Happened: Deputies were doing a regular check in the maximum-security area when they found Munroe unresponsive. They started emergency care right away, and medical teams kept trying to save him when they arrived. But he did not survive.

Officials haven’t said what caused his death yet. The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said they are working to be open about what happened.

Why This Matters: Deaths in jail often raise concerns about safety and medical care. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation looks into cases like this to make sure everything is handled properly.

What’s Next: Authorities will share more details once they finish their investigation.