Investigation Launched After Man Dies In Custody At Anoka County Jail

Investigation Launched After Man Dies In Custody At Anoka County Jail

Authorities say the man was 'being attended to by detention staff' when he collapsed.

An investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was an inmate at Anoka County Jail.

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says the man was being "attended to by detention staff when he collapsed" just before 12:30 a.m. Monday.

Lifesaving measures were given and paramedics were sent to the jail, but the inmate was pronounced dead at the scene.

No details have been released regarding the man's identity, nor why he was being held at the jail.

"Providing care and supervision to all those legally confined to our jail is a responsibility I view of paramount importance," said Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise in a statement.

"Any death that occurs in the facility brings deep impacts to the individual’s family, friends, those housed with them, and detention staff. Anoka County Jail staff and I will continue our commitment to identify and implement solutions to help achieve our goal, which is the health and wellbeing of those in our facility."

The inmate's death is being investigated by the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change. 

SOURCE: Bring Me The News