Inmate Death

An inmate serving time for a conviction out of Pontotoc County dies in a Jackson hospital this morning.

Centered an inmate serving time for a conviction out of pontotoc county dies in a jackson hospital this morning.

51-year-old darrell king had been hospitalized at merit central health for the past several days.

His cause of death is pending an autopsy.

King was sentenced in december of 2019 for possession of methamphetamine in pontotoc county.

King was serving time at central mississippi correctional facility.