For the second time in two weeks, an inmate has died inside the Hennepin County Jail.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says the 36-year-old man was found unresponsive in his bed on Tuesday following an apparent "medical incident."
That man was later pronounced dead at HCMC.
“I’d like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the individual’s loved ones,” Sheriff Dawanna Witt said in a statement. “These incidents weigh heavy on all those impacted. I appreciate the consideration and professionalism that was shown by our staff and partners who responded to assist with the incident.”
A 21-year-old inmate died September 18th during what was described as a “medical incident” as nursing staff attended to the man inside the jail's medical room.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has not revealed causes of death for either inmate.