DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation charged five inmates with murder and other felony offenses following the death of an inmate inside the DeKalb County Jail, authorities said Thursday.
What we know:
State investigators charged Amir Andrews, Dajuhn Bryant, Treonte Brintley, Messiah Hinson and Jayden King in connection with the death of David Addo-Wright.
The five men face charges of malice murder, felony murder, felony aggravated assault, felony possession of prohibited items, and felony tampering with evidence.
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"We appreciate the GBI for its work on this case," DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox said. "Our thoughts and condolences are with Mr. Addo-Wright's family. We will continue to cooperate fully with the GBI as the investigation and prosecution move forward."
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released details regarding how Addo-Wright died or what prohibited items were involved in the incident.
The GBI has not disclosed the timeline of events leading up to the inmate's death.
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The family of 24-year-old David Wright is demanding an official investigation into DeKalb County Jail operations after attorneys alleged six inmates violently killed him one day after his arrest.
What's next:
The GBI investigation into the death remains active and ongoing.
Officials noted that all five defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a press release issued by DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officers Konswello Monroe and Cynthia Baugh Williams on behalf of Sheriff Melody M. Maddox regarding state charges filed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.