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Investigation underway after Willacy County inmate falls from bunk
An investigation is currently underway in Willacy County, Texas, following an incident where an inmate fell off his bunk and hit his head. The incident occurred at the Willacy County Jail, where the inmate, identified as Luciano Gutierrez, was reported to have sustained injuries.
Details of the incident
On April 17, jail staff at the Willacy County Jail reported to dispatch that Gutierrez had fallen from his bunk, resulting in cuts to his head. Upon arriving at his cell, staff observed his injuries and promptly transported him, along with a jailer, to the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen for further medical attention.
Refusal to cooperate
Authorities attempted to speak to Gutierrez and other inmates in the cell regarding the incident, but they refused to cooperate. It was later revealed during the investigation that Gutierrez had been assaulted by another inmate, leading to his fall and subsequent head injury.
Ongoing investigation
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, as stated in a release from the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are working to gather more information and determine the circumstances surrounding the assault on Gutierrez.
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