LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office said an investigation is under way into the death of a female inmate at the Lake County Jail on Sunday afternoon.
The name of the 56-year-old woman was not released late Sunday pending notification of next of kin, said Lt. Steve Brooks.
Just before 2:30 p.m. Sunday sheriff’s office correctional officers found the woman unresponsive in a holding cell during a routine cell check, Brooks said.
The inmate was in the holding cell alone when she was found, according to Brooks.
Brooks said correctional staff immediately notified medical personnel and started life-saving efforts. However, despite the efforts of medical staff, they were unsuccessful in reviving the woman.
In accordance with established protocols, the Lake County District Attorney’s Office was notified and is currently conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death, Brooks said.
He said the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating completely with the District Attorney’s Office investigation, and also is conducting its own investigation into the death.
Additional information will be made available at the completion of the investigation, Brooks said.
Authorities investigate death of female jail inmate
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