DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — An inmate at the Houston County Jail was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead Sunday night, according to authorities.
Emergency crews from Dothan Fire Department and Pilcher Ambulance were dispatched to the jail at 901 East Main Street around 9:16 p.m. Houston County deputies and investigators also responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, first responders confirmed the inmate was deceased. The Houston County Coroner’s Office and members of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, including Major Bill Rafferty, were called in to investigate.
Officials say there were no signs of foul play, and the inmate was known to have a medical history. The body has been transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for further examination.
The investigation is being led jointly by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office.
