LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A inmate death is under investigation at the Bullitt County Detention Center. Shepherdsville Police Chief Rick McCubbin said Douglas Kennedy died on Sunday in a cell by himself. McCubbin said police are investigating, but it appears Kennedy died by suicide and bed sheets were used. The state jail inspector visited the jail Monday to help with the investigation.
Carol Schureck Petitt, the attorney for the Jail released the statement, "At approximately 5:09 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell by Bullitt County Detention Center staff. Immediately upon discovery, jail staff initiated life saving measures that were provided until EMS arrived and assumed control of the scene. The inmate was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital."
Petitt says, "Per protocol, this incident is under investigation by an outside law enforcement agency and there will be no further comment at this time."
According to records, Kennedy was arrested last week on drug charges and driving on a suspended license.
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Â
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