An inmate at the San Diego Central Jail died at the hospital Friday night after deputies found him unresponsive in his cell, according to sheriff\u2019s officials. The 34-year-old man was arrested Thursday on drug-related charges.<\/p>\n
A deputy conducting a security check around 7:20 p.m. Friday at the downtown jail discovered a man who was unresponsive inside his cell, according to detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff\u2019s Office. The inmate was housed alone. The deputy immediately requested assistance from jail medical staff, called 911 and began life-saving measures, officials said.<\/p>\n
\u201cParamedics and personnel from the San Diego Fire Department continued resuscitation efforts upon arrival,\u201d SDSO Homicide Lt. Juan Marquez said. \u201cThe individual was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:05 p.m.\u201d<\/p>\n
The man was arrested by the San Diego Police Department and booked into sheriff\u2019s custody on Thursday. He was facing several possible drug-related charges, according to authorities.<\/p>\n
The identity of the man was being withheld pending family notification.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe San Diego County Sheriff\u2019s Office extends its sympathies to the decedent\u2019s family and all those affected by his passing,\u201d Marquez said. \u201cA Sheriff\u2019s Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Citizens\u2019 Law Enforcement Review Board was notified of the incident.<\/p>\n
In accordance with protocol for in-custody deaths, the sheriff\u2019s Homicide Unit responded and is conducting an investigation. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the San Diego County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office, officials said.<\/p>\n
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