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| Deming inmate in county jail dies by suicide |
| By lyndentribune.com |
| Published: 12/12/2018 |
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WHATCOM — County Sheriff Bill Elfo said in a Monday press release that an inmate in the county jail died by suicide on Sunday, Dec. 9. This was the sheriff’s account: On Sunday at 6:37 a.m. an inmate housed on the third floor of the jail notified deputies that his cell mate had apparently hung himself while seated on his bunk. Deputies immediately responded and found Billy Bad T. Lewing, age 60, of Deming, had apparently used a power cord from a medical device to hang himself. Deputies began lifesaving efforts and called for medical assistance. Bellingham Fire Department paramedics arrived within 11 minutes and continued trying to revive Lewing, but were not successful and Lewing was pronounced dead at 7:07 a.m. Following protocols, the Bellingham Police Department was asked to investigate into the inmate’s death in coordination with the county medical examiner’s office. That investigation and its findings will later be reviewed by the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney. The Sheriff’s Office will also conduct an administrative review of this incident. Read More. |
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