Inmate found dead in Huntington County Jail cell Tuesday morning
Feb 03, 2026
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana State Police have been requested by Huntington County Jail to investigate a death of an inmate that was found unresponsive in their cell at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning.
According to a release from state police, jail staff had just checked on the individual 24 minute
s before being found unresponsive.
Staff attempted life saving measures but their efforts were unsuccessful.
The Huntington County Coroner will identify the individual once the autopsy is complete.
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