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Corrections officer placed on leave as investigation into murder at Allegheny County Jail continues

PITTSBURGH — A corrections officer from the Allegheny County Jail is on leave after a deadly stabbing.

11 Investigates sources say a female correctional officer was placed on unpaid leave following a deadly altercation in the jail.

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Her attorney tells us she plans to resign.

The man who was killed was 44-year-old Tyrone Good.

He was a homicide suspect in the death of Michelle Sturdivant.

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Police say a group of inmates attacked Good.

The female CO, who had worked at the jail for a couple of years, was placed on leave the day of the stabbing.

Investigators with county police are now reviewing surveillance footage.

11 investigates spoke with Bethany Hallam of the jail oversight board this afternoon. She told us she was heading to the jail to watch the video.

We will let you know if and when criminal charges are filed against inmates or corrections officers.

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