Inmate at Mecklenburg County jail dies: Sheriff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An inmate at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center died Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.
County officials said 42-year-old Renny Mobley was found unresponsive around 5 a.m. March 27. Lifesaving measures were administered and continued until personnel from the Charlotte Fire Department and Medic arrived.
Inmates recovering after gastrointestinal illness at Meck Co. Detention Center
Mobley was transported to Atrium Health CMC at 5:19 a.m., then was pronounced dead at the hospital 12 hours later at 5:18 p.m.
His medical information is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Mobley has been in jail since Feb. 18 after being charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm in an enclosed area and possession of a firearm by a felon.
The State Bureau of Investigation will conduct an in-custody death investigation as the medical examiner determines the cause of death.
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