Man charged with violent attack found dead in prison

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man charged with a violent crime that began at a fast food restaurant was found dead at the South-Central Regional Jail.

According to authorities with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Percy Woody, 38, was found unresponsive during routine staff checks on Oct. 2.

Officials said staff immediately began providing life-saving assistance.

No further information was released.

The death is currently under investigation by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Criminal Investigation Division and the West Virginia State Police.

According to police, Woody was arrested after attacking two employees and a customer at McDonald’s, where he was also an employee.

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