PCSO investigates in-custody death of female inmate

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is investigating the in-custody death of a 52-year-old female inmate on April 9 at the Pueblo County Jail.

Pueblo County Coroners' Office has identified the female as Heather M. Ruiz.

Law enforcement says the female was found unresponsive in her housing area. After medical aid was performed, she was transferred to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, says PCSO.

At this time, PCSO says there is no indication of foul play but that the investigation is ongoing.

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