On January 17, 2020, at approximately 9:50 PM, an inmate, Brian Clark died while in custody in the El Paso County Jail.  Clark was housed in the medical section at the time and died despite immediate life saving measures by deputies, medical staff and first responders. There were two Sergeants and eight deputies involved.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the Sheriff's Office was notified by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office the Sergeants and Deputies actions were legal, appropriate and justified.

The Colorado Springs Police Department was the investigating agency.