Montgomery man dies in custody of Muscle Shoals police after medical emergency
Summary
Premises Muscle Shoals Alabama in Muscle Shoals, Alabama: Kristopher Whitehurst, a 49-year-old Montgomery man, was arrested for public intoxication in Muscle Shoals, Alabama on the night of July 1, 2026. During a routine check at the jail, he appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency and could not verbally answer questions. Fire department and EMS personnel were called to the jail, and Whitehurst was transported to Shoals Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will investigate the death as standard procedure.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kristopher Whitehurst | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Montgomery man dies while in custody of Muscle Shoals police - WAKA 8