The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a male inmate after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Wednesday morning.
According to JSO, members of the Cold Case Unit were made aware and responded to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in reference to an inmate’s death.
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Based on the investigation, it has been revealed that during the mid-morning rounds, a correctional officer found 46-year-old Joseph Tierney unresponsive in his cell. Medical assistance was called, and life-saving measures, including an AED and CPR, were used until Jacksonville Fire and Rescue arrived.
JSO says Mr. Tierney was transported to a local medical facility for treatment, but was pronounced dead upon arrival…