In a tragic incident at the Johnson County Jail, an inmate has died following an altercation that occurred on Thursday afternoon. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reported that the fight took place at approximately 12:37 p.m. The inmate was initially transported to Johnson Memorial Hospital and later transferred to IU Methodist Hospital. Unfortunately, the sheriff’s office was informed of the inmate’s passing at 6:56 p.m.

Investigation Underway

Detectives from the sheriff’s office are collaborating with the prosecutor’s office to determine any potential charges related to the incident. The names of the deceased and those involved in the altercation will be disclosed once the prosecutor’s review is initiated. A probable cause affidavit will be made public following the filing of formal charges by the prosecutors.

The sheriff’s office has confirmed that the individual involved in the incident has been cooperating with the investigation. Additionally, the deceased inmate’s mother has been notified of the tragic event.

Awaiting Autopsy Results

The Johnson County Coroner’s Office is scheduled to conduct an autopsy on Friday afternoon. The findings from the autopsy will play a crucial role in the prosecutor’s review of the case. The community awaits further details as the investigation progresses.

Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.