Whiteville Prison on Lockdown; Inmate Dead
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. – The Hardeman County Correction Facility remained on lockdown, Wednesday night, more than 15 hours after a prisoner was found dead in his cell. Private company, Corrections Corporation of America, which runs the prison, did not release the prisoner’s name or age. A spokesperson would only confirm he was found in his cell unresponsive around 6:45 a.m., Wednesday. The medical staff treated him until the arrival of emergency medical responders, but they were unable to revive him. Sources tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, the prisoner was stabbed to death and gang activity is suspected. During a lockdown, inmates are unable to leave their individual cells. The Tennessee Department of Correction’s Internal Affairs is investigating. The 2, 016-bed facility is operated by CCA but under contract with the state.
