Madison County Jail inmate dies early Wednesday morning

Authorities are investigating an in custody death of a Madison County Jail inmate.

January 31, 2024Updated: January 31, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

MADISON, Neb. -- Authorities are investigating an in custody death of a Madison County Jail inmate.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office said that inmate, 62-year-old David Perrin, was found unconscious and unresponsive Wednesday morning around 3:20 a.m.

Jail staff said they started CPR and other life-saving measures immediately.

Madison Rescue took Perrin to a local hospital where life-saving measures continued to be performed.

Perrin was pronounced dead by hospital staff at 4:18 a.m. on Jan. 31.

In accordance with state law, Perrin's death is under investigation.

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