LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An internal investigation is underway after an inmate died early Thursday morning at Louisville Metro Corrections.
According to a news release from Maj. Darrell Goodlett, it happened around 3:10 a.m. Sept. 22. Corrections officers discovered an inmate "had attempted suicide by hanging." Officers immediately began life-saving measures and called for assistance.
Corrections medical staff responded and administered first aid until emergency services arrived and took over care.
"Despite the hard work of responding corrections officers, medical staff, and emergency medical services, the individual was pronounced deceased," Goodlett said in a news release.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified the inmate as 39-year-old Buddy Stevens, and the cause of death is listed as hanging.
Louisville Metro Corrections Director Jerry Collins activated the Metro Corrections Peer Support Team and is making sure mental health services are available for other inmates.
Collins initiated an internal investigation by the Metro Corrections Professional Standards Unit. Louisville Metro Police Public Integrity Unit is also investigating.
"I am saddened by this loss of life," Collins said in a news release. "Our goal at Corrections is to ensure the safety of every individual entrusted to our care. We will refocus and continue to promote wellness for the incarcerated population and the correctional staff."
Another inmate died in August, several days after being found unresponsive.
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