HAMPTON, Va. — A death investigation is underway after an inmate at the Hampton Correctional Facility died on Wednesday afternoon, the Hampton Sheriff's Office said.
According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies found 44-year-old Basim Ibn Mohammad unresponsive in his jail cell around 4:30 p.m. Deputies reportedly performed life-saving measures until EMS arrived, but Mohammad did not survive.
Based on a preliminary investigation, foul play is not suspected.
No other information was immediately available.
Authorities say the investigation will be conducted by the Hampton Police Division and Hampton Sheriff's Office.
