At approximately 2:10 a.m. Monday morning, July 12, 2021, during regular round checks, Keith Wayne Sumlin 55, was found in his Burke County Jail cell with a faint pulse. Detention Officers called EMS and began CPR. EMS arrived at the jail at approximately 2:17 a.m. and continued CPR until they determined Mr. Sumlin was deceased. Mr. Sumlin was being housed alone in two-bed cell. Although there was no evidence of trauma or suspicious circumstances, the SBI was requested to conduct an independent investigation. He was being held on assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury charges. The investigation is continuing.
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