Inmate found dead at Allegheny County Jail

PITTSBURGH — Just before 7:30 a.m. Monday, a corrections officer found a male inmate dead at the Allegheny County Jail, according to law enforcement.

Police said corrections officers and medical personnel performed CPR until paramedics could arrive.

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Officials said the man was declared dead by 7:49 a.m.

Allegheny County Police are investigating what happened. The identity of the inmate has not yet been released.

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