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According to the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, at approximately 12:15 PM, medical staff at the West County Detention Facility was on Building 4 to treat several female inmates.
While speaking to one of them, a 51-year old inmate became unresponsive. Staff started CPR and an ambulance and the fire department were called. The inmate, an Antioch resident, was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
She is not being identified at this time as next of kin have not been notified.
The in custody death protocol was invoked. The death will be investigated by the DA’s Office and the Office of the Sheriff.
No further information at this time.
All information provided by Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
