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Inmate Death at Kansas County Jail Under Investigation

JailWESTMORLAND- An inmate died at the Pottawatomie County Jail on Wednesday.

The Sheriff’s office reported in a media release a jail deputy making rounds found a 24-year-old prisoner in his cell who was unresponsive.

Pottawatomie County EMS was notified and the inmate was transported to Wamego City Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was immediately notified and is conducting an investigation.

Authorities say at this time, no foul play is suspected.

The identity will be released pending notification of family according to the sheriff.

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