GREENSBURG, IN — Indiana State Police began an investigation on Friday into the death of an inmate being held at the Decatur County Jail.
Just before 1 am Friday morning, 54-year-old James L. Catron of Greensburg collapsed while in custody at the Decatur County Jail in Greensburg. Jail staff saw Catron collapse and immediately contacted EMS and began administering first aid and CPR.
Catron was transported to Decatur County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Decatur County Sheriff requested detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post to conduct an investigation into Catron’s death.
At this time, foul play is not suspected. An autopsy is being conducted to determine a cause of death. Catron had been housed in the jail since September 26.
