47-year-old inmate dies at El Paso County Jail

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) has launched an investigation after an inmate died at the El Paso County Jail.

At around 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, a 47-year-old woman in custody was found unresponsive in her cell at the jail. Deputies and medical staff responded and began rendering lifesaving efforts and immediate medical care.

At around 6:57 p.m., medical personnel with the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) and the American Medical Response (AMR) arrived and assumed medical care. At 7:40 p.m., she was pronounced dead, and life-saving efforts stopped.

“Our Office extends our condolences to the individual’s family and friends during this difficult time,” EPSO wrote. “Sheriff Roybal has ordered an in-depth investigation into the incident. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division will conduct this investigation, adhering to the standards we provide for all citizens of El Paso County.”

An initial investigation shows there is no indication of self-harm, assault, or foul play. The individual’s identity will be determined and released by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office when appropriate.

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