Investigators examining death of man in Prince George, B.C., jail

Nov 21, 2016 | 2:48 PM

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — An investigation has been launched into the death of a man found unresponsive in a jail cell in Prince George, B.C.

RCMP say officers responded Sunday night to reports of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance.

He was arrested and taken to the police detachment, where he was placed into a cell.

RCMP say the unidentified man was found unresponsive during a check at about 2 a.m. Monday and that emergency crews were called.