HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Dauphin County inmate was pronounced dead shortly after he was found unresponsive Friday morning.
Prison officials reportedly responded to the cell of Justin Cofield, 33, at 9:33 p.m. for a medical emergency. A correctional officer found Cofield unresponsive on his bunk.
Life-saving measures were initiated within minutes and EMS and paramedics continued with life-saving measures when they arrived at the scene. However, Cofield was pronounced dead at 10:08 a.m.
The Dauphin County Criminal Investigations Division and DCP Internal Affairs responded and have initiated investigations into the death.
Cofield was committed to prison on Aug. 31, 2023, on charges of possession with intent to deliver. The prison staff extended their condolences to Cofield's friends and family.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27.
