TIPPECANOE CO. – At the request of the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, the Indiana State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Tippecanoe County Jail.
A preliminary investigation by detectives from the Lafayette Post revealed that on April 8, 2024, just after 1:30 a.m., during a routine check by jail staff, they located a subject who appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency. Jail staff promptly requested EMS and attempted to provide life-saving interventions. Despite life-saving efforts, the inmate was pronounced deceased at the jail by the Tippecanoe County Coroner.
The preliminary investigation does not indicate any signs of foul play. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
The Tippecanoe County Coroner will release the inmate’s name at a later date. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
There is no further information to release at this time.
