Credit to the County for being up front with this, here's confirmation of the latest tragedy at a long suffering institution.
Related: Jessep Carter, half-brother of Kylr Yust, found dead inside Jackson County Detention Center
Take a look with highlights by TKC:
Jackson County inmate dies of apparent suicide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An inmate at the Jackson County Detention Center has died following an apparent suicide.
The inmate was found unresponsive shortly before 4:30 a.m. today. The inmate was transported to a local hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
“We care about the welfare of all of those who are in our custody, so it’s heartbreaking for all department staff when someone takes their own life,” said Department of Corrections Director Diana Turner. “We take each incident seriously and have begun an internal investigation, which is standard protocol. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased’s loved ones during this difficult time.”
No other details will be released at this time. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and responded. The Department of Corrections is assisting the Sheriff’s Office.
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Developing . . .
So is that two "apparent" suicides this year?
ReplyDeleteIt’s the democratic way you know!
ReplyDelete^^Asshole
ReplyDeleteIt was just his time.
ReplyDeleteWhen a dysfunctional operation is given "props" for at least being upfront about its incompetence, you know the bottom of the barrel can't be far off.
ReplyDeleteWhat's another million dollar lawsuit among friends?
Too bad Frank and the gang have other priorities, although it's hard to see what they may be.