On December 26, 2023, at approximately 7:42 a.m., a 44-year-old adult male was found unresponsive and not breathing in his assigned, single occupancy cell.

Lifesaving measures were immediately initiated by deputies and medical staff until responders from the Colorado Springs Fire Department took over at 07:48 am, and then upon arrival at 07:54 am, American Medical Response (AMR) assumed medical care.

Despite these measures, the incarcerated citizen passed away.

In January of 2023, Sheriff Roybal announced the merger of the Detentions Investigations Team into the Investigations Division - Criminal Intelligence Unit, allowing for a more streamlined investigative process regarding incidents in the jail.

At this time, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect any criminal activity or foul play took place; however, a full investigation into the incident is underway. The cause of death will be released upon the conclusion of the autopsy by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office.

Any updates or additional information on this matter will come only from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Office.