Prisoner dies inside the Allegheny County Jail

A man being held in the Allegheny County Jail died inside the facility on Monday.

Police say the incarcerated 38-year-old male had been inside the jail since October 1 on harassment charged.

Just after 10 a.m. the housing unite staff called a medical emergency. Lifesaving measures were performed by staff until paramedics took over about 20 minutes later, but the man was pronounced dead just before 10:40 a.m.

An internal investigation is underway.

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