HUNTSVILLE, Ala — A murder investigation is underway at the Madison County Jail.
An inmate, identified by the sheriff's office as Terran Burt, 21 of Huntsville, died at Huntsville hospital Friday evening.
The sheriff's office said that Burt and another inmate had a brief physical confrontation in the Jail at approximately 8:30 a.m. Officers found Burt unconscious while they were restoring order. He received first aid and was immediately transported to Huntsville Hospital and placed on life support. Burt was pronounced dead at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday night.
The altercation was physical and did not involve any weapons.
Burt was in jail awaiting trial on a Capital Murder charge that was investigated by Huntsville Police Department. The investigation into Burt’s death continues and charges are expected. No further information is being released at this time.
Sheriff Kevin Turner said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Just because he was in our jail does not mean he was not someone’s loved one. His death deserves, and will receive, the same level of professional investigation that is expected in all cases”.
