Hillsborough County Jail Inmate Dies, Sheriff Investigating

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation surrounding the passing of an inmate housed at the Falkenburg Road Jail.

On November 24, 2020, inmate Harry Lee Humphries, 58, suffered a medical episode and was brought to Brandon Hospital. On November 29, 2020, Humphries was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Next of kin has been notified. The cause of death has not been determined, pending the results of an examination from the Medical Examiner.

No other details are available at this time as the investigation is ongoing. Updates will be released when they become available.

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