Man found dead in cell at Bexar County jail

2016 was a shocking year for inmate deaths at the Bexar County Jail. At least five inmates died, from suicide or natural causes, in a span of four weeks. 2016 was a shocking year for inmate deaths at the Bexar County Jail. At least five inmates died, from suicide or natural causes, in a span of four weeks. Photo: © 2016 San Antonio Express-News Photo: © 2016 San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 44 Caption Close Man found dead in cell at Bexar County jail 1 / 44 Back to Gallery

An inmate was found dead Sunday afternoon inside a cell at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, and sheriff’s officials are investigating.

The man, whose identity has not been released, was found unresponsive in his cell, according to a Sheriff’s Office news release issued late Sunday. The man, 50, was booked into the jail in January 2016 and recently was sentenced to prison on a third DWI offense and a parole violation.

The release stated that BCSO officials are working with the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine an exact cause of death, though a preliminary investigation indicated the man could have committed suicide.

The Sheriff’s Office said the Medical Examiner’s Office would release the man’s identity once his relatives had been informed of the death.

No further details were immediately available.

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