From The Tribune staff reports
BESSEMER — A 29-year-old inmate was reportedly stabbed at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility on Monday, Oct. 3, at approximately 5:54 p.m.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the inmate “sustained sharp instrument injuries” from another inmate and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The inmate has been positively identified, but the next of kin has not been notified.
“The death is being investigated as a homicide,” Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates stated.
The DOC Law Enforcement Services are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
