Press Release

Inmate Found Unresponsive in Jail Cell

— PRESS RELEASE —
On January 7, 2022 shortly after 1100 PM, jail staff discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and he was transported to a local hospital. Ultimately, jail staff and hospital personnel were unsuccessful in their lifesaving efforts and the inmate was declared deceased. The name of the inmate is being withheld until next of kin has been notified.
As standard procedure, the GBI has been contacted to conduct an investigation.
To maintain agency transparency additional information will be released once next of kin has been notified.
Press Release Update
On January 7, 2022 shortly after 1100 PM, jail staff discovered an David Lee Daniel, 55 year old male, unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and he was transported to a local hospital. Ultimately, jail staff and hospital personnel were unsuccessful in their lifesaving efforts and Mr Daniel was declared deceased.
As standard procedure, the GBI has been contacted to conduct an investigation. Mr Daniel will have an autopsy conducted at the GBI Crime Lab to determine the cause of death.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is fully cooperating with the GBI’s investigation.
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