A tragedy unfolded at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas on Tuesday evening as a 30-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. Deputies and medical staff at the jail took immediate action, initiating CPR in an attempt to revive the man.
The incident occurred around 9:09 p.m., according to a statement from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. After deputies realized the severity of the situation, the Milpitas Fire Department and medical services were called, arriving on the scene at approximately 9:25 p.m. Despite their swift arrival and the fervent efforts by emergency personnel, the man's condition worsened, and he was pronounced dead at 10:08 p.m. at a local hospital.
The Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident and, so far, has not found signs of foul play. The deceased, who had been booked on November 2 by the San Jose Police Department for burglary, had other warrants out from various counties. His identity remains undisclosed as the investigation unfolds.
This case has triggered the standard procedures for in-custody deaths. The Sheriff’s Office is working jointly with the District Attorney’s Office and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office, underscoring the seriousness of such cases. Anyone seeking more information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office's Media Relations Unit at [email protected].
