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Inmate Dies After June 18th Suicide Attempt at Sedgwick County Detention Facility

Inmate Dies After June 18th Suicide Attempt at Sedgwick County Detention Facility

Inmate Dies After June 18th Suicide Attempt at Sedgwick County Detention Facility

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The Sedgwick Sheriff’s Office said that an inmate at the County’s Annex Detention Facility died Tuesday after a suicide attempt on June 18th.

The 40 year old inmate was found at approximately 2:55 p.m. on the 18th after attempting suicide by asphyxiation.

Deputies performed life saving measures before EMS arrived on scene around 3:05. The inmate was transported an area hospital in critical condition.

Detention staff contacted the inmate’s family and authorized visitation at the hospital while he remained in custody.

The Sheriff’s Office learned the inmate passed away on Tuesday.

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