2 attempted suicides at Dane Co Jail

Dane County sheriff's deputies stopped two separate suicide attempts in the jail overnight.  The first occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Monday when a 32-year-old inmate tried to hang himself in his cell.  

The second hanging attempt was by a 17-year-old Madison inmate shortly before 12-30 Tuesday morning.

Deputies were able to intervene and prevent any medical issues.


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