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MCSO investigates death of incarcerated man

todayOctober 1, 2023

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a man who was incarcerated.

Deputies at the Monroe County Jail say Sunday morning, a man in his 60s was found unresponsive in a cell. Deputies and Rochester firefighters attempted life-saving measures.

The incarcerated individual was taken to Strong Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before noon.

According to MCSO, the man was remanded to the custody of the Monroe County Sheriff for a violation of his parole.

Deputies say to be consistent with procedures regarding jail entry, the man was screened by the jail’s medical provider, and was housed in a medical unit.

MCSO will continue to investigate this incident and will work with the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the New York State Commission of Corrections throughout the investigation, per state law.

MCSO says anyone with questions about an incarcerated individual is welcome to call (585) 753-4021.

​ ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a man who was incarcerated.

Deputies at the Monroe County Jail say Sunday morning, a man in his 60s was found unresponsive in a cell. Deputies and Rochester firefighters attempted life-saving measures.

The incarcerated individual was taken to Strong Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before noon.

According to MCSO, the man was remanded to the custody of the Monroe County Sheriff for a violation of his parole.

Deputies say to be consistent with procedures regarding jail entry, the man was screened by the jail’s medical provider, and was housed in a medical unit.

MCSO will continue to investigate this incident and will work with the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the New York State Commission of Corrections throughout the investigation, per state law.

MCSO says anyone with questions about an incarcerated individual is welcome to call (585) 753-4021. Read More Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeRochesterFirst  

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