JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An inmate at the Jacksonville jail has died following some sort of medical episode, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
On Monday, just after 1 a.m., Detectives with JSO’s Cold Case Unit were notified of, and responded to a report of an inmate that had been found in medical distress.
Upon arrival, detectives learned the inmate was housed alone in an isolation cell. He had last been seen moving about in his cell at around 10 p.m.
During routine rounds just after midnight, JSO says the inmate was observed by officers in a kneeling position next to his bunk. As officers attempted to make contact, the inmate was found unresponsive. A medical emergency was called via the radio to alert medical staff and officers began rescue efforts.
CPR was initiated and jail medical personnel responded and continued efforts by administering Narcan without a response.
Members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were contacted and responded to transport the inmate to a local medical facility for further treatment.
Shortly after arrival, the inmate was pronounced dead by hospital personnel.
The inmate has been identified as Josh’uan Rudolph Stripling, 29.
Stripling was originally taken into custody on June 18, 2023, following his arrest for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
He was subsequently rearrested later the same day on additional charges when he was found to have introduced cocaine, crack and pills into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility.
Initial information indicates the inmate possibly had an undetermined medical episode. It does not appear he had any contact with other inmates or officers that may have contributed to his medical emergency.
The Medical Examiner’s Office determination of death will follow an autopsy of the inmate and detectives continue their investigation with interviews and assessment of available evidence located at the scene.