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Investigation Underway After Inmate Dies In Adams County

BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) - Authorities are investigating the death of a 47-year-old inmate at the Adams County jail.

Sgt. Aaron Pataluna with the county sheriff's office says the inmate, whose name has not been released, was found unresponsive in his cell at about 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Staff tried to resuscitate the man but were unsuccessful.

Pataluna says investigators do not suspect foul play. No other information has been released.

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