Officials: Inmate found unresponsive, dies at hospital

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities say an inmate at a Kentucky jail who was found unresponsive in a housing unit died after being taken to a hospital. News outlets cited a statement from Louisville Metro Corrections in reporting that the 37-year-old man was found Sunday morning by an officer, who called emergency crews and began “lifesaving efforts.” Metro Corrections Assistant Director Steve Durham said in the statement that the man was later pronounced dead at University Hospital. His name wasn’t released pending notification of kin. Officials say he was booked on Friday. The Louisville Metro Police Public Integrity Unit will investigate the death.