Milwaukee County Jail inmate found unconscious in cell has died

Update: 2:24 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An inmate found unconscious in his cell on Jan. 5 has died, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities say the inmate, identified as 34-year-old Nicholas Stadtmuller, was pronounced deceased on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at an area hospital.

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Posted: 9:42 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An inmate is fighting for his life after he was found unconscious at the Milwaukee County Jail.

According to the Sheriff's Office, an officer conducting rounds found the 34-year-old man in a jail cell with something tied around his neck on Sunday, Jan. 5.

He was taken to a local hospital and is in critical condition.

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating.

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