Tulare County Inmate Found Unresponsive in Cell, Autopsy Pending

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 23 hours ago on

June 12, 2025

File Photo: A 59-year-old inmate at the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after being found unresponsive in his cell during a routine safety check, officials said. (Tulare County SO)

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A 59-year-old inmate at the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility died Wednesday evening after being found unresponsive in his cell, authorities said.

Tulare County Sheriff’s officials said correctional deputies discovered the man during a routine safety check shortly after 6 p.m. Emergency medical services were administered at the jail before he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

Detectives believe the man suffered a major medical emergency. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death, and notification of next of kin is underway.

The man’s identity has not been released.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.