BROWNSTOWN, Ind. – Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post detectives on Tuesday evening began investigating the death of an inmate who was being held in the Jackson County Jail, in Brownstown.
At around 5:15 p.m., jail staff reportedly responded to a holding cell to check on the inmate who has been identified as Antonio D. Fox, 35, of Jackson, Mississippi. While jail officers were speaking with him, Fox allegedly collapsed inside the cell.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) jail personnel began administering life-saving measures to Fox, the only occupant of the cell. Jackson County EMS was called and provided further medical care.
The inmate was transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, where he was soon pronounced dead. JCSO requested Indiana State detectives handle the death investigation of Fox.
An autopsy is scheduled to be performed in Hamilton County, Ohio, on Wednesday.
The ISP investigation is ongoing and at its conclusion, the case will be presented to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office for review.