Bexar County Jail inmate found unresponsive in booking cell, BCSO says

The Medical Examiner will determine the inmate’s final cause of death, officials say

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SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County Jail inmate was found unresponsive in a booking cell at the Adult Detention Center, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident happened around 11:41 a.m., Saturday. Detention and medical staff attempted lifesaving measures on the inmate; however, those efforts were not successful.

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The inmate, 66, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Medical Examiner will determine the inmate’s final cause of death, the BCSO said in a release.

The inmate’s identity has not yet been released, pending family notification, and the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story and we’ll bring more updates as they become available.

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