Texas Rangers Investigate Death of Inmate in Custody at Carrizales Detention Center
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
OLMITO, Texas — The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of an inmate who was in custody at the Carrizales Detention Center in Olmito, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on Sunday, September 20, when detention center staff responded to a medical emergency involving one of the inmates. Medical and jail personnel attended to the man and requested emergency medical services to transport him for further care. According to the Sheriff's Office, during the incident, the inmate became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead. The Texas Rangers were immediately notified due to the death occurring while the individual was in custody and are now leading the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. A justice of the peace was also notified and ordered an autopsy. Authorities stated that the family of the deceased has already been informed. So far, the identity of the inmate and the cause of death have not been disclosed. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office indicated that it is cooperating with the Texas Rangers during the investigation. As the case remains active, authorities noted that no further information will be released at this time.
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