UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT¶
MEMORANDUM¶
Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York¶
DATE: 07-23-2019¶
TO: Ops LT.¶
FROM: S/O/S¶
SUBJECT: Suicide Attempt Inmate Epstein#76318-054¶
On the above date at approx. 1:27am While working in the Special Housing Unit Myself and S/O heard noise coming from the M tier Cell 124. Upon arrival inmate Epstein’s cell mate (I/m Tartaglione #78514-054) was at the door stating I/M Epstein #76318-054 had attempted to hang himself. I kept a visual while Officer grabbed door keys and called for assistance. After securing I/M Tartaglione and removing him from the cell, I entered then placed I/M Epstein on his side and removed an orange homemade rope from his neck. I/M was breathing at this time, But unresponsive. As I began chest compressions addition staff and Ops Lt arrived, I/M was then removed from the Special Housing Unit without further incident.¶
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