Woman dies at Weber County Jail, cause of death currently unknown

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SALT LAKE CITY — A woman died at the Weber County Jail on Monday, the Weber County Sheriff's Office said.

The woman, who was an inmate, was in the jail's medical unit for observation due to various conditions, the release states. As deputies and nurses assisted her to the shower, the woman suddenly became unresponsive and life-saving efforts were attempted as emergency medical services were contacted. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The cause of death does not appear to be related to COVID-19 and is currently under investigation, officials said. The Weber County Attorney’s Office will pursue the investigation, and The Office of the Medical Examiner and Weber County Crime Scene Investigation Unit have responded.

Additional information on the deceased, including the woman's name and age, will not be released at this time as the Weber County Sheriff’s Office is currently working to notify the next of kin.