Bessemer, AL — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation into the sudden death of 24-year-old D’Koleman Juvan Harris, found unresponsive in his cell at the Jefferson County Jail in Bessemer early Sunday morning, November 9, 2025. Harris was discovered around 8:15 a.m., and despite swift attempts by jail staff and medical responders to revive him, he was declared dead shortly after.
While no apparent signs of trauma were found at the scene, authorities have confirmed that an autopsy will be performed on Monday to determine the precise cause and manner of death. Preliminary reports indicate that Harris’s death was not immediately linked to any obvious physical injuries, but a more detailed examination and toxicology results will be pivotal in the ongoing investigation.
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Detectives from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are working to gather more information, reviewing surveillance footage from the facility, and interviewing both staff and inmates. The investigation is also focused on uncovering the events leading up to Harris’s death.
Described by family and friends as a young man with “a big heart and quiet strength,” Harris’s unexpected death has left loved ones in search of answers. They are demanding transparency and clarity surrounding the circumstances of his passing.
Although authorities have stated that foul play is not suspected at this time, the investigation remains open and continues to unfold, as the community and family await more information.