Correction: Release should read: On Tuesday,
January 22, 2019 …
Flagstaff, AZ - On Monday, January 22, 2019 at approximately
4:13 am, Coconino County Detention Facility Officers conducting an inmate
welfare check found 20-year old Kyle Martinson unresponsive in his cell. Detention Officers began lifesaving measures,
including CPR, until paramedics arrived on scene and took over lifesaving
efforts. Mr. Martinson was pronounced
deceased at approximately 4:26 am. The
cause of death is currently under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Investigations Division and pending autopsy and review by the Coconino
County Medical Examiner. Mr. Martinson
was currently housed in a cell by himself. At this time the death does not appear to be a suicide and no foul play
is suspected. Next of kin has been
notified.
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