An inmate at the Fulton County Jail was left in critical condition following a perilous tumble down a flight of stairs within the facility last weekend. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was immediately rushed to a hospital after the incident, which occurred on May 4, according to a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta.

While the circumstances surrounding the fall are still under investigation, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office reported that early signs suggest the absence of foul play. This housing unit stumble has added to a string of troubling events that have cast a harsh light on the jail's operational standards. Just last year, no fewer than ten inmates died under the jail's watch, as FOX 5 Atlanta reported. Beyond these fatalities, clashes between inmates and altercations targeting staff have marred the jail's reputation.

The Fulton County Jail’s troubles don't stop there; an ongoing investigation spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Justice is scrutinizing the facility's track record, as both FOX 5 Atlanta and Atlanta News First have indicated. Further scrutiny comes from a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, adding layers of oversight from both state and federal levels.

This latest incident adds to a narrative of negligence and disarray within Fulton County Jail. Three inmates have already died this year, following a particularly dire previous year. According to Atlanta News First, the sheriff's office has not yet released any further information about the inmate's identity or details on the fall as the investigation continues.