(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A death investigation is underway after a 49-year-old inmate was found unresponsive Sunday morning inside the Kenosha County Jail, prompting emergency medical efforts and an independent investigation by an outside law enforcement agency.
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, the inmate was discovered at approximately 8:12 a.m. inside the jail’s medical ward dorm. Jail personnel said medical staff and correctional staff immediately responded and began life-saving measures in an effort to save the man’s life.
The Kenosha Fire Department and sworn law enforcement personnel were also called to assist with the emergency response inside the facility. Despite those efforts, authorities said the inmate was pronounced dead inside the jail.
The circumstances surrounding the inmate’s death have not yet been disclosed publicly, and authorities have not released the man’s identity.
The Sheriff’s Office said that under department policy, any serious incident occurring inside a county detention facility — including an inmate death — automatically triggers an independent outside investigation. Following protocol, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and responded to the jail. The agency has now assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner also issued a public statement following the incident.
“On behalf of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, I extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” Zoerner said. “Any death in our custody is taken with the utmost seriousness. Our thoughts are with the family as they face this loss, and we remain committed to ensuring this incident is fully and independently investigated.”
Authorities have not indicated whether foul play is suspected, whether the inmate had a medical condition, or whether additional individuals were present in the dorm area at the time of the incident.
Officials said additional information will be released when appropriate as the investigation progresses.
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Drugs kill.
They dont give a crap! They dont take any health issues serious! There’s probably only 2 nurses that will actually try to do something for u, the Russian/Ukrainian bitch would rather see you die before she thinks something is wrong. Very uneducated or just complete pieces of sh*t. They tell you to put in a slip, bring you down to medical, just to tell you aint nothing wrong with u n to drink more water lmao kenosha county jail health services is a joke. Inmates would be better off with a chimp running the show. No wonder this guy died in their custody.
☝️convict
Don’t go to jail
Saves tax payers money