From The Tribune staff reports
BESSEMER — A William Donaldson Correctional Facility inmate died from a possible drug overdose Tuesday, June 28, at approximately 4:51 p.m.
The Ward was transferred from William Donaldson Correctional Facility to UAB Hospital to be treated for a possible drug overdose on Thursday, June 23. He was admitted for treatment and died five days later.
Chief Deputy Coroner William Yates said an autopsy would be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.
The Alabama Department of Corrections – Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The story will be updated when more information is available.