Monroe, MI – An inmate at the Monroe County Jail was found hanging in their cell Sunday morning, and was pronounced deceased early in the afternoon.
The Sheriff’s Office says that shortly before noon, corrections officers found a 48-year-old inmate from Monroe hanging in his cell. The officers immediately removed the ligature from the inmate’s neck and started CPR. Jail medical staff assisted the officers with CPR until members of the Monroe City Fire Department and Monroe Community Ambulance arrived on scene and took over.
The lifesaving effort was unsuccessful, and the inmate was pronounced deceased. Out of respect for the family, the name of the Monroe man is being withheld, but immediate family has been notified.
The death is under investigation, and the Lucas County Coroner’s Office will make a determination of cause and manner of death. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is saddened at the loss of life and extends their condolences to the individual’s family.
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