Inmate in El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe found deceased in cell

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An inmate in the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe was found unresponsive in his cell at about 5:30 a.m. Friday. Correctional officers, jail nursing staff, and fire personnel attempted life-saving measures however the inmate was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The identity of the inmate will be provided by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s (EDSO) Office after the next of kin has been notified.

Due to the critical nature of the incident, EDSO initiated a critical incident protocol as part of the investigation. The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, and the Placerville Police Department are assisting with the investigation.

At this time the incident is an active investigation, and no further information will be provided at this time.