The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation into the death of an inmate that occurred earlier this week. According to the Sheriff's Office official release, 37-year-old inmate Jack Daniel Knox was transported to Tampa General Hospital on August 28, after he reported stomach pain to the detention staff.
While under medical care, Knox went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead on September 3. The investigation into the circumstances of Knox's death is currently underway as the Sheriff's Office awaits the official cause of death from the Medical Examiner's Office. The nature of the inmate's stomach pain and the reasons that led to his cardiac arrest remain unclear.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has committed to transparency in this case and promises to release further updates through their Public Affairs Office as they become available.
In the announcement provided, the Sheriff's Office has not indicated any suspicion of foul play, nor have they released any information regarding potential negligence or malpractice. The official cause of death from the Medical Examiner will be a critical piece of information in determining the next steps in the investigation.
