Tulare County detectives investigate another inmate death, second in month

Lauren Jennings, Visalia Times-Delta
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Correctional deputies found a 29-year-old inmate “unresponsive in her cell” Friday at the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility, authorities said.
Correctional deputies found a 29-year-old inmate “unresponsive in her cell” Friday at the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility, authorities said.

Tulare County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an inmate who died at the Adult Pre-Trial Facility last week.

Correctional deputies found 29-year-old Kelsi Fahrni “unresponsive in her cell” at around 2:40 p.m. Friday, where deputies say she was alone.

Deputies and medical staff administered first-aid and emergency personnel were called. Paramedics took over "life-saving measures;" however, Fahrni died, deputies said.

Tulare County detectives took over the investigation. An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the cause of death, sheriff officials said.

Fahrni's death is the second inmate death in a month.

On July 25, detectives responded to the South County Detention Jail after an inmate was found unconscious in one of the intake holding areas. He was transported to a local area hospital, where he died.

Read more: Inmate slain in prison yard attack at Delano’s Kern Valley State Prison

Earlier this year: Inmate dies at South County Detention Facility, Tulare County detectives investigate

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call Detective Dave Gutierrez or Sgt. Demecio Holguin at 733-6218. Those who want to remain anonymous can call or text 725-4194 or send an email to tcso@tipnow.com.

Lauren Jennings covers education and news for the Visalia Times-Delta/Tulare Advance-Register. Follow her on Twitter @lolojennings. Get alerts and keep up on all things Tulare County for as little as $1 a month. Subscribe today.

This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Tulare County detectives investigate death of inmate Kelsi Fahrni