Brian Reed Inmate Death in Shelbyville, Illinois on November 13, 2025

Authorities in Shelbyville, Illinois, confirmed the death of 49-year-old Brian L. Reed of Neoga after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Shelby County Jail on November 13, 2025. According to Illinois State Police, jail staff discovered Reed non-responsive during the early morning hours and requested investigative assistance at approximately 2:30 a.m. Reed was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Shelby County Coroner’s Office publicly released his identity only after contacting his family.

State Police reported that the incident remains under investigation, with no additional details provided regarding the circumstances surrounding Reed’s condition or the events leading up to the emergency response. Officials have not indicated any signs of foul play at this time, and further information is expected pending the conclusion of investigative procedures.