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Inmate found dead in Cook Co. Jail on Christmas Day

Inmate found dead in Cook Co. Jail on Christmas Day
Inmate found dead in Cook Co. Jail on Christmas Day 00:19

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Cook County jail inmate died on Christmas.

The Cook County Sheriff said correctional staff found Michael O'Connor unresponsive in his cell.

O'Connor was ordered to be held for threatening a Chicago police officer.

The sheriff's office said at this time, no foul play is suspected and there are indications this could be a suicide.

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