LEON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Walt McNeil, Sheriff

2825 Municipal Way Tallahassee, FL 32304
www.leoncountyso.com
MEDIA ADVISORY

Media Contact: Shonda Knight Date: April 12, 2024

LCSO Investigating Inmate Death

This morning at approximately 2:43AM, a 43-year-old female was brought into the Leon
County Detention Facility by the arresting agency, after being medically cleared by a
local hospital. The female was arrested on outstanding warrants for Inhaling/Ingesting a
Harmful Substance and four (4) Failure to Appear for Possession of a Controlled
Substance charges.

Due to the inmate making threatening statements to harm herself, she was placed
under direct observation. At approximately 6:49AM, a Correctional Officer observed the
inmate lie down on the floor inside the cell. At 6:51AM, the Correctional Officer entered
the cell to check on the inmate and it was observed that she was unresponsive.
Lifesaving measures began immediately and were performed until EMS arrived. A pulse
was established, and the inmate was transported to a local hospital where she was later
pronounced deceased.

The Sheriff’s Office is following standard protocol for an in-custody death by

investigating. The Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine
cause and manner of death.

Shonda Knight, Executive Director of Community & Media Relations

Office (850) 606-3270
knights@leoncountyfl.gov
@LeonSheriff facebook.com/leonflso/
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