DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The death of a DeKalb County inmate over the weekend is under investigation.
Jaquay Smith, 21, of Stone Mountain, was found unresponsive inside a cell on Saturday during a security check.
Despite lifesaving measures by the jail medical staff and DeKalb Fire Rescue, Smith was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Smith was booked into jail on Feb. 1 on outstanding warrants taken out by the DeKalb County Police Department for aggravated assault with a weapon and armed robbery. Deputies had taken him into custody without incident and he was being held without bond.
Investigators believe his death was a suicide.
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause and manner of death.
If you or a loved one may be at risk of suicide, here are resources that can help:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741. Or you can chat with a counselor via Instant Message by clicking here. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.
- Trevor Lifeline: Call 1-866-488-7386 for the TrevorLifeline, a suicide prevention counseling service for the LGBTQ community. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also speak with someone over text message or instant message.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to text confidentially with a trained crisis counselor. Counselors are available 24/7.
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