Inmate dies at El Paso jail annex after suffering medical emergency

An inmate suffered a medical emergency while being held at the El Paso County Jail Annex and died at a hospital, authorities said.

The inmate suffered a “medical emergency” on Friday morning, May 8, at the jail annex, according to an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office statement released by spokeswoman Priscilla I. Contreras. The jail annex is located at 12501 Montana Ave. in far East El Paso.

The inmate’s name, age and suspected cause of death have not been released. The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of the death…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS