On August 28, 2021, an adult male inmate detained at the El Paso County Jail was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and later admitted due to a need for continued medical treatment for various ailments.
 
On September 2, 2021 at around 8:42 PM, the inmate passed away while still being treated at the hospital.  
 
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office will conduct a full autopsy to make an official determination as to the cause of death and will notify the next of kin.

Additional information will be released when the Coroner has completed their report.

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