El Paso County Jail inmate dies days after being found unresponsive in cell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – An El Paso County Jail inmate is dead days after being found unresponsive in his cell.

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, El Paso County deputies responded to a "critical incident" involving an adult male inmate during a routine welfare check.

Evidence suggested that the inmate had tried to take his own life, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said.

The man was quickly rushed to a hospital. Despite best efforts, EPSO confirmed he passed away four days later on Sept. 15 at approximately 5:35 p.m.

The inmate has not been publicly identified. The cause and manner of his death will be determined by the El Paso County Coroner's Office.

The sheriff has ordered an in-depth investigation into the incident, which will be conducted by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division.