Inmate found dead in Kenosha County Jail
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wi. – An investigation is underway after an inmate was found dead at the Kenosha County Jail Pretrial Facility early Sunday morning.
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office said at around 1:40 a.m., a correctional officer found an inmate responsive but still breathing in his cell. Medical staff were immediately called to help, but the inmate was no longer breathing when they arrived.
Medical staff performed CPR and requested additional help from the Kenosha Fire Department, but despite their efforts, the inmate was pronounced dead at around 2:20 a.m., according to investigators.
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The sheriff's office said the inmate was a 38-year-old man from Illinois who had been in the Kenosha County Jail since Oct. 12, 2024. His identity has not been released as authorities are working to notify next of kin.
The preliminary investigation, according to officials, suggests the inmate's death is not suspicious and did not involved any use of force by correctional staff.
The Racine County Sheriff's Office has been assigned to lead the investigation under an agreement between them and the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office.
