Weld County Jail inmate dies following medical emergency

A 25-year-old inmate died early Sunday morning, October 18, at the Weld County Jail in Greeley after experiencing an apparent medical emergency.

Deputies discovered the man at approximately 1:55 a.m. and immediately performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while requesting assistance from jail medical personnel and emergency paramedics. Despite these efforts, the individual was pronounced dead.

The 19th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The Weld County Coroner’s Office will identify the man once his next of kin has been notified. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of death or the specific nature of the medical emergency.