Man awaiting trial on drug-related charges dies while in custody at Leavenworth prison

A 28-year-old man died after he was found unresponsive at the U.S. penitentiary in Leavenworth, according to a news release from the Federal Bureau of Prisons .

Denix Heredia-Chang was found unresponsive about 7:15 p.m. Saturday at the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth , prison officials said.

Prison staff responded and attempted life-saving measures and requested emergency medical services. An emergency medical crew pronounced Heredia-Chang deceased, according to the Bureau of Prisons…

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