Shooting. A Randolph County inmate has died at a state prison in eastern North Carolina. According to the Department of Adult Corrections, 40-year-old David Gunther was found unconscious in his cell at Bertie Correctional Facility at 3:30 this morning. Investigators say Gunther's death appears to be a suicide. Gunther was convicted of habitual felony assault in May 2020.
Randolph County inmate found dead in state prison
A Randolph County inmate has been found dead at a state prison in eastern North Carolina. According to the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections, David Gunther was found unconscious in his cell at Bertie Correctional Facility around 3:30 a.m. Friday. Investigators believe Gunther committed suicide. Gunther was scheduled to be sentenced in May 2023 for habitual felony assault and released in November 2028. TOP STORIESForsyth County Sheriff detains suspect in Tanglewood Park assaultFayetteville postal worker dies after spending hours in mail truck on 95-degree dayRetired Kernersville police officer with family helps resuscitate man swept away by rip current in Myrtle BeachClick here to stay up-to-date with the latest news stories
A Randolph County inmate has been found dead at a state prison in eastern North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections said David Gunther was found unconscious in his cell at Bertie Correctional Facility around 3:30 a.m. Friday. Investigators believe Gunther took his own life.
Gunter was scheduled to be sentenced on the habitual felony charge in May 2023 and released in November 2028.
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