Death of Shelby County inmate under investigation

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AT THE AREA HOSPITAL THIS AFTERNOON, AN INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO HOW A SHELBY COUNTY INMATE DIED IN CUSTODY. JOSHUA FILES WAS BOOKED INTO THE JAIL ON JUNE 6TH, MOVED TO A SPECIAL HOUSING CELL AFTER DISPLAYING ERRATIC BEHAVIOR ON JUNE 12TH. THREE DAYS LATER, AFTER OFFICIALS FOUND HIM DURING A MEDICAL EPISODE IN HIS CELL. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BUT DIED ON SATURDAY. SAINT CLAIR COUN

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a Shelby County inmate Saturday.Joshua Dewayne Files was booked into the Shelby County Jail on June 6 for an outstanding warrant for a probation violation that was related to a previous theft charge, according to deputies. He was housed in the general population housing unit based on his medical history.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13 On June 12, Files "displayed erratic behavior" and was moved "without incident" to a special housing cell with jail watch protocols, deputies said. Three days later during a safety check, Files was found having a medical emergency.Files were taken to the hospital, where he died Saturday, according to deputies.As part of the review process, an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of his death.Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube“We express our sincere condolences to Mr. Files’ family during this difficult time," Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego said in a statement.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

COLUMBIANA, Ala. —

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a Shelby County inmate Saturday.

Joshua Dewayne Files was booked into the Shelby County Jail on June 6 for an outstanding warrant for a probation violation that was related to a previous theft charge, according to deputies. He was housed in the general population housing unit based on his medical history.

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On June 12, Files "displayed erratic behavior" and was moved "without incident" to a special housing cell with jail watch protocols, deputies said. Three days later during a safety check, Files was found having a medical emergency.

Files were taken to the hospital, where he died Saturday, according to deputies.

As part of the review process, an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of his death.

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“We express our sincere condolences to Mr. Files’ family during this difficult time," Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego said in a statement.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

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