Coffee County inmate dies after altercation at jail, GBI investigating

COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) – A 47-year-old inmate has died after suffering injuries during an altercation with another inmate at the Coffee County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.

On Sept. 24, jail staff were notified that inmate Charles Christian Levy was experiencing a medical emergency. Staff and medical personnel responded and attempted to provide assistance.

During the response, staff determined Levy had been involved in an altercation with another inmate and had suffered injuries requiring additional medical attention.

Levy was transported to a trauma center for treatment. He died from his injuries on Oct. 6 while receiving medical care, according to the sheriff’s office.

Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, Coffee County Sheriff Fred Cole requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) conduct an independent investigation.

No further information will be released at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.

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