Inmate dies after being found unresponsive in Sacramento County jail cell

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A 45-year-old inmate has died after he was found unresponsive and alone in his cell inside the main jail, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.Officials said the inmate was found by deputies around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. He was in a section of the jail that houses inmates detoxing from drugs and other substances. Deputies looked inside a cell and noticed the unresponsive man. The deputies entered the cell and administered first aid until fire personnel responded, according to the sheriff’s office. Sacramento fire personnel continued life-saving efforts, but the inmate was ultimately pronounced dead at the jail.Officials have not identified the inmate who died, but said he had been in the jail since May 2 after he was taken into custody for a felony burglary warrant.The sheriff’s office is investigating the death.Officials said the coroner’s office will determine the cause of death.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

A 45-year-old inmate has died after he was found unresponsive and alone in his cell inside the main jail, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said the inmate was found by deputies around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. He was in a section of the jail that houses inmates detoxing from drugs and other substances. Deputies looked inside a cell and noticed the unresponsive man.

The deputies entered the cell and administered first aid until fire personnel responded, according to the sheriff’s office. Sacramento fire personnel continued life-saving efforts, but the inmate was ultimately pronounced dead at the jail.

Officials have not identified the inmate who died, but said he had been in the jail since May 2 after he was taken into custody for a felony burglary warrant.

The sheriff’s office is investigating the death.

Officials said the coroner’s office will determine the cause of death.

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About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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