Updated September 17, 2018

An inmate has died after an alleged confrontation inside the Lincoln County Jail.

Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed they’ve been called in to investigate the incident that happened Saturday.

According to preliminary information, the inmate, identified as 50-year-old William B. Hawk, reportedly assaulted a corrections officer while trying to escape.

Officers were trying to gain control of Hawk, but authorities said he refused to comply and continued to struggle.

Hawk became unresponsive at some point during the confrontation. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. Sunday morning, authorities confirmed Hawk died late Saturday evening.

In July Hawk was added to the TBI’s top ten most wanted list after an attempted homicide in Lincoln County.

TBI agents said the investigation remains active and ongoing.