Investigation launched after 33-year-old Indianapolis woman is found unresponsive in Boone County Jail holding cell

Woman found unresponsive in single holding cell early Tuesday

Authorities in Boone County are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Indianapolis woman who was found unresponsive inside the Boone County Jail early Tuesday morning.

Corrections officers discovered Brittany Moore in a single holding cell at about 3:20 a.m. Emergency medical personnel responded to the jail and life-saving efforts were attempted, but Moore was pronounced dead at the scene.

Timeline: booking Sunday evening, death reported early Tuesday

• Sunday evening: Moore was booked into the Boone County Jail at about 7 p.m.

• Early Tuesday: Officers found her unresponsive at about 3:20 a.m.; she was pronounced dead at the jail.

Moore had been arrested on charges of resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana, officials said.

Investigation and family notification

Boone County Sheriff’s Office administrators notified Moore’s family in person after her death, officials said. The sheriff’s office is investigating, and no additional details were released immediately.

As is typical in in-custody death cases, key facts that are often established through subsequent investigative steps were not available in the initial public information, including the cause and manner of death, whether an autopsy will be conducted, and whether outside agencies are involved. Those details generally become clearer after medical examiner findings and investigative reviews are completed.

Corrections officers reported finding Moore unresponsive in a single holding cell around 3:20 a.m., and she was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.

What remains unknown

Officials did not disclose how long Moore had been in the holding cell before she was found unresponsive, whether she was under observation protocols, or whether any medical or mental health screenings or treatment occurred during her detention.

Authorities also did not release information about jail surveillance footage, staffing levels at the time, or whether any prior medical complaints were documented. In-custody death investigations commonly review such issues as part of determining a timeline and assessing compliance with policies.

What happens next

The investigation is expected to continue as authorities gather records, interview staff and review any relevant evidence. Any medical determination about the cause of death would typically come from a post-mortem examination and related testing. Until those findings are completed and released, officials have provided only the basic booking and discovery timeline and the charges tied to Moore’s detention.