Lynnwood Jail Death Investigation

Lynwood, Washington Police Department

Lynnwood Police Department
19321 44th Ave. W.
Lynnwood, WA 98036

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LYNNWOOD, WA (July 14, 2021) - Yesterday, at about 3:00 PM, a custody officer performing an inmate check discovered a 47 year-old female inmate unresponsive near the shower of the female detention area of the Lynnwood Jail.  Officers began life-saving efforts, which were continued by arriving medical personnel, but these efforts were unsuccessful.  There were no other inmates present with the individual during this incident.  The Lynnwood Police Department requested the assistance of an outside agency to conduct an investigation.  The Kirkland Police Department responded and is currently conducting the death investigation. 

Commander Sean Doty
Investigative Services Division
sdoty@LynnwoodWa.Gov

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