Tampa jail inmate death sparks investigation: HCSO

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Officials are investigating after an inmate was found dead at a Tampa jail on July 4.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, staff found the inmate unconscious around 8:30 p.m. at the Faulkenburg Road Jail.

The inmate was then transported to Brandon Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The initial investigation conducted by HCSO determined that the inmate’s death occurred as a result of a medical incident.

HCSO did not release the inmate’s name but said it would be released once his next of kin is notified. This is an ongoing investigation.