Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an in-custody death, according to Sheriff Josh Frey.
On Tuesday, March 12, an inmate inside the Henry County Jail was being checked on due to complaints of not feeling well. While checking the inmate’s condition, officers observed the inmate lose consciousness. CPR was immediately started by officers and EMS was called, Frey said.
The inmate was transported to the Henry County Medical Center. The case is still under investigation and pending an autopsy. The inmate was pronounced deceased at the Henry County Medical Center.
Frey said, “At this time no foul play is expected and cause of death appears to be of natural causes.”