OSBI investigating Lawton city jail death

Officials with the OSBI say the inmate was discovered during routine 7 a.m. cell checks on Saturday.
Published: Jun. 5, 2023 at 1:46 PM CDT

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into a death which happened at the Lawton City Jail.

Officials with the OSBI say the inmate was discovered during routine 7 a.m. cell checks on Saturday.

The Lawton Police Department contacted the OSBI to conduct the investigation.

OSBI tell us they’re waiting for the State Medical Examiner to confirm the person’s identity and cause of death.

You Can Count of Us to keep you updated as we learn more from officials.