Investigation underway in death of Christian County Jail inmate

A death investigation is underway after the discovery of a Christian County Jail inmate on Monday night.

WKDZ reported the Christian County Coroner's Office said 73-year-old Yahshua Muhammad was found deceased in his bed.  Investigators said there was no trauma nor assault indicated on the body. 

Kentucky State Police is assisting in the investigation.

Muhammad was incarcerated on charges of assault of a police officer, wanton endangerment, resisting arrest and terroristic threatening from an incident in 2023.


story:  WKDZ