TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 27-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive at the Orient Road Jail last week.
The sheriff’s office said Liam Thomas was discovered by staff at the jail on Sept. 21 and was taken to Tampa General Hospital.
He remained hospitalized for nearly six days before he was pronounced dead.
Deputies said Thomas’ injuries preliminarily appear to be self-inflicted, but the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.
The sheriff’s office said its Public Affairs Office will release additional information as it becomes available.
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