Inmate dies at Erie County Holding Center after medical emergency

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 46-year-old inmate died at the Erie County Holding Center after a medical emergency early Saturday morning, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said.

Manuel Ortiz was pronounced dead at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, officials said.

Correctional health staff responded after Ortiz was found unresponsive in his cell shortly after midnight, officials said, performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator…

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