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Man Dies in Jail Cell During Welfare Check
14 Feb
Summary
- Man found unresponsive in holding cell during routine check.
- Resuscitation efforts, including CPR and AED, were unsuccessful.
- Initial investigation shows no signs of altercation with others.
A death investigation has been launched by the Vigo County Sheriff's Office following the discovery of an unresponsive man in a jail holding cell. The incident occurred early this morning when a jail officer performing a routine check found the individual not responding.
Emergency medical services were immediately summoned, and attempts to resuscitate the man using CPR and an automated defibrillator were made. However, these efforts were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced deceased. Preliminary findings indicate no physical altercation involving other inmates or officers.
The deceased had been brought into custody on Thursday by the Terre Haute Police Department on drug-related charges. The investigation is ongoing, with investigators collecting video evidence, witness statements, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. The sheriff's office stated they would release the man's name after notifying his family.
