At approximately 5:33 AM on November 10, 2026, an (incarcerated) male was found unresponsive in his bunk at the El Paso County Jail.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies and medical staff quickly began rendering lifesaving efforts.
At approximately 5:54 AM, medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) arrived and assumed medical care of the individual, continuing life-saving efforts.
At 6:01 AM, the individual was pronounced deceased, and life-saving efforts ceased.
The deceased individual has been identified as 58-year-old Marc Johnson.
Our Office extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Sheriff Roybal has ordered an in-depth investigation into the incident. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division will conduct this investigation, adhering to the standards we provide for all citizens of El Paso County.
Upon initial investigation, there is no indication of self-harm, assault, or foul play.
Mr. Johnson’s cause and manner of death will be determined by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office.