An inmate passed away Monday evening after experiencing an apparent medical emergency while in custody at the Moore County Detention Center, according to Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields.
Authorities said Reed Schweizer was arrested around 11:12 a.m. Dec. 29 at his residence on Cypress Church Road in Cameron on charges of one count of domestic assault on a female and one count of assault and battery.
“Due to law enforcement’s prior knowledge of Mr. Schweizer’s extensive medical history, he was transported to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital for medical evaluation,” reports Fields. “Mr. Schweizer was subsequently cleared by medical staff and then committed to the Moore County Detention Center.”
At approximately 7:11 p.m., detention staff reportedly observed Schweizer exhibiting signs consistent with an apparent cardiac event, authorities said.
“Detention officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures while Moore County Emergency Medical Services were notified and responded to the facility,” reads the press release. “Upon arrival, Moore County EMS continued lifesaving efforts and transported Mr. Schweizer to the hospital. Despite these efforts, Mr. Schweizer was pronounced deceased at 7:55 p.m. at the hospital.”Â
In accordance with standard protocol for any in-custody death, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been notified and will conduct an independent investigation, the sheriff’s office said. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Jail Inspections Division has also been notified and will review the incident, which authorities said is routine procedure.
No additional information has been released.
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Information and photo courtesy the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
