A 60-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after collapsing in his cell at the Bibb County Jail.
⚡ What We Know: Fellow inmates alerted corrections officers around 3:30 p.m. when they found the man unresponsive in his cell. Medical staff immediately began life-saving efforts before emergency crews arrived.
🏥 Medical Response: Paramedics rushed the inmate to Atrium Health Hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead. Coroner Leon Jones confirmed the death to sheriff’s investigators.
🔍 Investigation Underway: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office launched an internal investigation through its Office of Professional Standards. Medical examiners will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
👥 What’s Next: Deputies will release the man’s name and details about his charges once they locate and notify his family members.
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