KSP conducting death investigation into a Fulton County inmate

August 04, 2018

The Kentucky State Police Post 1 is conducting a death investigation at the Fulton County Detention Center. KSP Post 1 received a call at approximately 2:10 P.M.

Preliminary investigation shows, inmate Tommy W. Prather, 56 of Mayfield, started having chest pains in his cell. Jail staff responded and took Mr. Prather to their medical center where he became unresponsive, and CPR was initiated. EMS arrived on scene and transported Mr. Prather to a hospital in Union City, Tenn., where he was pronounced deceased. No foul play is suspected in his death. An Autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow.

KSP Detective Michael Robichaud is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.