Two inmates at the Hudson County Correctional Facility died in one week after falling ill, according to County Prosecutor’s Office spokeswoman Caitlin Mota.
On Sunday, June 8th, just after 2:30 p.m., members of the Hudson County Correctional Facility were notified of a sick inmate. While being attended to, the 44-year-old man, of Linden, became unresponsive, Mota said following an inquiry from this reporter.
Officers and medical personnel immediately rendered aid to the inmate. He was pronounced dead a short time later. The inmate was being detained on charges out of Union County.
Then, on Sunday, June 15th, shortly after 7 a.m., members of the Hudson County Correctional Facility were notified of a sick inmate. While being attended to, the 31-year-old man, of Jersey City, became unresponsive…