Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A 59-year-old man from McCalla died on September 7, 2026, while held at the Jefferson County Jail-Bessemer Division in Bessemer, Alabama. Jail staff found him unresponsive in his cell, and he was pronounced dead shortly afterward, according to the report. His name had not been released, and the report said his family had not yet been notified when it was published. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said an autopsy will determine the cause and manner of death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).