ISP Investigating Inmate Death At Decatur County Jail

A Greensburg man collapsed and died on Friday.

(Greensburg, Ind.) - A death investigation is underway after an inmate died at Decatur County Jail.

Indiana State Police - Versailles Post began investigation after James L. Catron, 54, collapsed an died early Friday morning while in custody at Decatur County Jail. 

Jail staff observed Catron collapse and immediately contacted EMS and began administering first aid and CPR. 

Catron was transported to Decatur County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

At this time, no foul play is suspected.  An autopsy is pending to determine a cause of death. 

Catron had been housed in the jail since September 26, 2021.

 

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