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JSO investigating in-custody death of inmate awaiting transfer to Clay County
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JSO investigating in-custody death of inmate awaiting transfer to Clay County

  • July 20, 2026

Christopher Lumpkin, 40 (Jacksonville S, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate on Sunday.

JSO said it was notified on Sunday just after 8 p.m. that Christopher James Lumpkin, 40, had died.

Lumpkin was arrested on Friday on a Clay County issued Writ of Attachment and was being held on detainer in Duval County pending transfer to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

He was being monitored while on drug detox protocols while in the pretrial detention facility.

JSO said its investigation so far has revealed no use-of-force incidents.

The Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released it’s results.

Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.

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Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.

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