UPDATE-SUICIDE ATTEMPT AT THE CLARK COUNTY JAIL
News Release from Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: July 18th, 2014 1:35 PM
UPDATE: 07/18/2014 At 12:45 pm today, inmate SAPP, James was prounced dead. Family notifications have been made. He has been transferred to the Clark County Medical Examiner for determination of cause and manner of death. This matter remains under investigation of the Regional MCU.
At their request, we are including this statement from James Sapp's family:
"The family of Mr. Sapp wishes to express their concern and sorrow for the suffering and injuries inflicted on Vancouver Police Officer Dustin Goudschaal and the members of the Vancouver Police Department. The family asks for privacy as they work through this difficult time."
Nothing further will be released at this time.
Suicide Attempt at the Clark County Jail
Inmate: SAPP, James Todd - DOB 07/06/1966
Approximately 13:30 Hrs. today Clark County Corrections Deputies making a routine cell check discovered inmate SAPP, James in the act of an attempted suicide inside his cell at the main jail facility. Deputies intervened in the suicide attempt. On duty Jail medical staff responded immediately and provided emergency medical care until relieved by Vancouver Fire Department and AMR EMS. Sapp was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance.
Inmate Sapp was being held on charges of attempted homicide. The circumstances of the attempted suicide are currently under investigation of the Regional Major Crimes Team. No other details on this incident are being released at this time.
At their request, we are including this statement from James Sapp's family:
"The family of Mr. Sapp wishes to express their concern and sorrow for the suffering and injuries inflicted on Vancouver Police Officer Dustin Goudschaal and the members of the Vancouver Police Department. The family asks for privacy as they work through this difficult time."
Nothing further will be released at this time.
Suicide Attempt at the Clark County Jail
Inmate: SAPP, James Todd - DOB 07/06/1966
Approximately 13:30 Hrs. today Clark County Corrections Deputies making a routine cell check discovered inmate SAPP, James in the act of an attempted suicide inside his cell at the main jail facility. Deputies intervened in the suicide attempt. On duty Jail medical staff responded immediately and provided emergency medical care until relieved by Vancouver Fire Department and AMR EMS. Sapp was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance.
Inmate Sapp was being held on charges of attempted homicide. The circumstances of the attempted suicide are currently under investigation of the Regional Major Crimes Team. No other details on this incident are being released at this time.
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