The Brief

A 63-year-old inmate has died after being hospitalized due to a medical emergency at the Tarrant County Jail.

The man, who has been in custody since July 11 on drug-related charges, was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday.

His identity and the cause of death have not yet been released, with an investigation by multiple agencies underway.

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - A 63-year-old inmate died at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital in Fort Worth on Sunday after experiencing a medical emergency while in custody at the Tarrant County Jail.

In-custody Death

What we know:

The inmate was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday, Aug. 22. Tarrant County Sheriff's Office detention staff and JPS Medical staff began lifesaving treatment before he was taken to the hospital and admitted

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