44-year-old inmate dies at San Diego Central Jail

SAN DIEGO (CNS) — A 44-year-old inmate at the San Diego Central Jail downtown died in custody Sunday morning, according to authorities.

The unidentified man was discovered unresponsive in his cell at 7:05 a.m. Sunday by deputies who were performing their routine duties, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

“Upon observing the situation, the deputies immediately activated 9-1-1, requested additional assistance from the facility’s medical staff, and began life saving measures,” Lt. Juan Marquez said in a statement…

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