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Investigation underway into inmate’s death at Shelby County jail

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...
2-18-20 – tommy young

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.

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