Published 07/13/2024 1:22:09 a.m.

Inmate from Bridgeview dies after apparent medical emergency in Cook County Jail

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COOK COUNTY — An inmate is dead after he suffered an apparent medical emergency Friday afternoon, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). Deputies said shortly before 1 p.m., 32-year-old Ahmed Abed suffered an apparent medical emergency in the Residential Treatment Unit. Jail staff and medical personnel administered first aid before Abed was taken by the Chicago Fire Department to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead…

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Chicago Tribune

Cook County Jail inmate dead following ‘medical emergency,’ authorities say

A Bridgeview man being held in Cook County Jail died Friday following a “medical emergency,” the Cook County Sheriff’s office confirmed. Ahmad Abed, 32, was being held in the jail’s residential treatment unit, which houses people with more serious medical or mental health needs, according to sheriff’s office representatives. He suffered “an apparent medical emergency” Friday afternoon and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, officials said. Abed was…

07/13/2024 2:11:35 a.m.·Chicago, United States

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Chicago Sun Times

Cook County Jail detainee dies after medical emergency, sheriff's office says

A Cook County jail detainee died Friday, officials said.Ahmad Abed, 32, of Bridgeview, suffered an apparent medical emergency shortly before 1 p.m. in the Residential Treatment Unit of the lockup, 2700 S. California Ave., the Cook County sheriff’s office said.Security and medical staff began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived and took Abed to Mount Sinai Hospital, the sheriff's office said. He was pronounced dead at 2:25 p.m.Details o…

07/13/2024 2:27:33 a.m.·Chicago, United States

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