Death of Inmate at Onondaga County Jail Under Investigation

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An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at the Onondaga County Jail.

Timothy Green reportedly experienced a medical episode in the Jail’s Infirmary on Thursday before being taken to Upstate Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The 48-year-old had been receiving medical treatment at the jail for what was described as being ongoing medical issues since being incarcerated on January 25th for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender.

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating this incident. The NYS Department of Corrections and the New York State Attorney General’s Office have been notified and will take over the investigation.

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