A Mississippi man who was being held in the Jackson County jail in Brownstown died Tuesday evening, state officials said.
Antonio Fox, 35, from Jackson, Mississippi, collapsed in a holding cell while speaking to jail staff, Indiana State Police reported.
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“Jail personnel began administering life-saving measures to Fox, who was the only occupant of the cell. Jackson County EMS was called and arrived on scene to provide further medical care,” ISP said in an emailed statement.
“Fox was transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana where he was soon pronounced deceased. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department requested Indiana State Detectives respond to investigate the death of the inmate.”
The state police said an autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday.
Police said investigators would present their findings to local prosecutors.
Fox’s attorney didn’t immediately respond to inquiries.
According to a probable cause affidavit, police in Crothersville arrested Fox last month on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of cocaine and paraphernalia.
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Last year, Jackson County agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement for a man who died after spending 20 days in solitary confinement at the same jail in 2021.
Also that year, a woman being held in the same jail died after requesting medical care.
Cathy Knapp contributed to this report.
