Sunday, 20 April 2025

REGIONAL: Inmate dies following suicide attempt

MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – A Mendocino County Jail inmate who attempted suicide last week and was revived has since succumbed to his injuries.


The 29-year-old male inmate, whose name was not released, attempted suicide on April 21 at the Mendocino County Jail, according to Capt. Timothy Pearce of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.


Pearce said the man was found not breathing and without a pulse by a corrections deputy who starting life saving measures and summoned the fire department, who were able to detect a pulse upon arrival.


The inmate was transported to Ukiah Valley Medical Center and later to St. Helena Hospital, Pearce said.


On Monday sheriff's officials received information that the man had died, according to Pearce.


He said an autopsy has been scheduled by the Napa County Coroner Division for Wednesday.


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