The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail.

Shortly before 5:30 p.m., on August 16, 2025, deputies discovered an adult in custody who was unresponsive. Deputies and Corrections Health personnel administered lifesaving measures. Paramedics continued medical care. Despite these efforts, the adult in custody was pronounced dead by the paramedics.

In accordance with standard protocol, the East County Major Crimes Team was activated to initiate a death investigation. The death investigation is being completed with the support of the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The age and identity of the adult in custody can be released after next of kin notifications are completed. The cause and manner of death can be made publicly available when the Medical Examiner concludes their death investigation.

No further comment will be made at this time.

Contact Info:
Communications Unit
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
pio@mcso.us