Jail Tragedy: Inmate Found Unresponsive and Di-es Suddenly Inside DeKalb County Facility
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 73-year-old inmate died Friday after being found unresponsive at the DeKalb County Jail, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
Jail officials said John Parazzo was found unresponsive in his housing unit on July 17. On-site medical personnel and emergency medical services immediately provided medical care, but Parazzo was pronounced dead.
Officials said the incident appears to have been a sudden and unexpected medical emergency. They said foul play is not suspected, and a cause of death has not been determined.
“We are committed to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our Sheriff’s Office operations,” DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox said in a statement. “Our sincere condolences go out to Mr. Parazzo’s family.”
