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Investigation into Dougherty Jail inmate attempted suicide

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By Jim Wallace - bio | email

ALBANY, GA (WALB) -An Albany teenager who tried to hang himself in his jail cell remains in critical condition tonight.

18-year old Toney Irvin was found hanging in his jail cell yesterday morning.

He was rushed to a hospital where he remains in intensive care tonight.

Irvin had been in jail since April 14th when he was arrested for street gang terrorism and battery.

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