Inmate dies from medical emergency at Rockingham County Jail, deputies say

An inmate at the Rockingham County Jail has died from a medical-related emergency, deputies said.The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office shared a press release about the incident Saturday afternoon.Rockingham County deputies said a female inmate at the Rockingham County Jail died from a medical emergency Saturday at about noon. Deputies said detention officers, medical staff and emergency services personnel provided aid to the inmate, but she died. The inmate was in a cell by herself, they added. Suicide and foul play are not suspected, officials said. Deputies did not release more details regarding the medical emergency. The SBI is investigating the incident.

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. —

An inmate at the Rockingham County Jail has died from a medical-related emergency, deputies said.

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office shared a press release about the incident Saturday afternoon.

Rockingham County deputies said a female inmate at the Rockingham County Jail died from a medical emergency Saturday at about noon.

Deputies said detention officers, medical staff and emergency services personnel provided aid to the inmate, but she died.

The inmate was in a cell by herself, they added.

Suicide and foul play are not suspected, officials said.

Deputies did not release more details regarding the medical emergency.

The SBI is investigating the incident.

No Byline Policy

Editorial Guidelines

Corrections Policy

Source