An inmate at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections died at the hospital on Monday after officers and medical staff found him unconscious.
Around 2:30 p.m., officers were alerted that a 61-year-old inmate was in medical distress. The man was found unconscious, and officers and medical staff immediately began life-saving measures.
He was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital and later died.
Chief Jerry Collins activated the Metro Corrections Peer Support Team and said mental health services are available for incarcerated individuals who may have been impacted by this death.
Collins initiated an internal investigation by the Metro Corrections Professional Standards Unit. The Louisville Metro Police Public Integrity Unit is also investigating.
Source: WAVE
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