An investigation is underway following the death of a 31-year-old inmate at Tarrant County Jail, who was found deceased in his cell on Thursday morning. The cause of death is currently unknown. Reports indicate that the inmate died after an altercation involving pepper spray during a contraband check on Thursday morning. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident occurred during a 'cell check'.
31-year-old inmate dies after altercation with Tarrant County jailers, officials say https://t.co/K4TlPrgsui
Inmate dies after altercation in Tarrant County jail https://t.co/4YzvejNqPV
Man dies after ‘cell check’ at Tarrant County jail, sheriff’s office says https://t.co/WKkL4XzhCt
Tarrant County inmate dies after being pepper sprayed in fight during contraband check https://t.co/LytzIAZAAT
Man dies in Tarrant County custody, cause currently unknown https://t.co/QsKT9UGAT2
Tarrant County inmate found dead in jail cell Thursday morning. Cause not yet known https://t.co/PRLhT26MhG
Inmate's death in Tarrant County Jail under investigation https://t.co/eDJypsNGtI