Houston County inmate dies after medical emergency

GBI called in to investigate

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a Houston County inmate after a reported medical emergency, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office said 33-year-old Shaqwan Devonta Warren of Macon was taken from the detention center to the emergency room at Emory – Perry around 5:02 p.m. Tuesday.

Authorities said Warren was later transferred to Emory – Warner Robins for further evaluation and treatment.

Warren was pronounced dead at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday by medical staff at Emory – Warner Robins.

Investigation requested

Sheriff Matt Moulton requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct an investigation into the death.

Officials said Warren had been incarcerated at the detention center since April 24.

Authorities said Warren’s body was taken to the GBI Crime Lab for an autopsy.

The investigation remains ongoing.