Officials probe death of inmate at Hudson County jail

Officials are investigating the death of a 63-year-old inmate at the Hudson County Correctional Facility, according to a statement.

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is probing the death of Derrick Ellis, of Jersey City, who was found unresponsive in his cell in the medical unit around 12:15 p.m. on Friday, the statement said.

Ellis was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later…

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