Two men being held in the Jefferson County jail were killed Saturday afternoon when an altercation broke out among several detainees, and four detainees have been arrested, according to the Jefferson County sheriff’s office, which runs the jail.
During the fight, 24-year-old Darrion Dashawn Williams and 22-year-old Jonathan Danard Harris were stabbed with foreign objects.
“Detention staff responded, removed the injured individuals from the area, and began lifesaving measures,” according to a news release from Lt. Dennis Kendall. “First responders arrived and continued medical treatment; however, both detainees succumbed to their injuries.”
The incident happened at about 2:47 p.m. Saturday at the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center. Officials, following protocol, placed the jail on lockdown while jail staff collected evidence.
Initially, officials said two men were thought to be involved. However, at around 10 p.m., Saturday, the sheriff’s office produced another news release saying that four suspects had been arrested: Darnell Ford, 24; Terencio Wyrick, 25; Kamaren Wainwright, 24; and Kedrick Love, 21.
“All four were already in custody at the detention center on unrelated charges and have now been booked on additional charges of Capital Murder, a Class Y felony and Use of a Weapon by an Incarcerated Person, a Class D felony,” stated the news release. “All four suspects are expected to be arraigned on the additional charges Monday, November 10, 2025.”
“This has been a tragic day for the families affected and for our community,” said Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. “Our investigators moved quickly to identify the individuals believed to be responsible, and we will continue working with prosecutors to pursue justice. We remain committed to the safety and security of everyone within our facility.”
Williams was being held in connection with several charges, including capital murder, terroristic act, and having prohibited articles, according to the sheriff’s office website.
Harris was being held in connection with first degree battery, terroristic act and second degree unlawful discharge of a firearm in a vehicle, according to the same website. He was being held for the U.S. Marshals Service.
Woods, members of the command staff, and the facility chaplain, Lt. Anthony Craig, met with the families of both victims.
The case remains an active criminal investigation, officials said.