MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating after a detainee was found dead in his cell Saturday night.
Investigators tell Local 24 News that 32-year-old TommyYoung was found unresponsive in his cell about 9:00 p.m. Saturday. They saylife-saving measures were taken, but Young died.
Investigators say preliminary indications are that this maybe a suicide. The official cause of death has not yet been determined by themedical examiner.