EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) is investigating the death of an inmate who died on Thursday evening.
According to EPSO, around 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, a 47-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her cell.
When they found her, deputies and medical staff began to provide immediate medical care and lifesaving efforts.
Ten minutes later, personnel from American Medical Response and the Colorado Springs Fire Department arrived to take over medical care, continuing the lifesaving efforts.
At 7:40 p.m., the woman was pronounced dead.
EPSO says that Sheriff Joseph Roybal has ordered an in-depth investigation, conducted by the Investigations Division. The El Paso County Coroner's Office will also be conducting an autopsy.
The sheriff's office says that initial investigations show there was no indication of self-harm, assault, or foul play.
The identity of the woman has not been released at this time.
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