Police investigating death of inmate at Denver jail

DENVER — Denver police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Downtown Detention Center Wednesday night.

The Denver Sheriff Department said at around 9 p.m. Wednesday, a male in their custody was found non-responsive in a housing unit. A medical emergency team was immediately called and performed life-saving efforts, according to the sheriff department, but he was pronounced dead shortly after.

The sheriff department said as with any death in custody, the Denver Police Department will conduct an investigation…

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