Burke County Jail Inmate Dies During Medical Evaluation, SBI Investigates

An inmate at Burke County Jail in Morganton, North Carolina, died after collapsing during a medical evaluation on July 17. Jail and medical staff immediately initiated life-saving measures and called Burke County EMS for assistance, but the inmate was pronounced dead at the jail despite these efforts. The identity of the deceased has not been released. The Burke County Sheriff's Office has requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Additionally, the incident has been reported to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, as required by state law. The investigation remains active as authorities seek to uncover further details about the case.