Update: Name Released of In-Custody Death

Milwaukee, WI – The inmate who died, on Monday, April 22^nd, in a Milwaukee Fire Department medical unit was Malcolm Barnes. Mr. Barnes was 49 years old.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and the results are pending.

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation.

For further information, please contact MCSO Director of Public Affairs and Community Engagement Faithe Colas at 414-639-5506 or Faithe.Colas@milwaukeecountywi.gov.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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