Adult in custody Death under investigation

On November 23rd, 2022, at 7:00pm., an adult in custody (AIC), William Schultz, 33, was found unresponsive in his cell by his cell mate, who then alerted deputies.  Deputies and medical staff at the Marion County Jail began administering CPR and requested an ambulance.  Deputies and medical staff continued their efforts at life saving measures until relieved by the ambulance personnel.

Ambulance personnel took over and continued life saving measures of Mr. Schultz, for a considerable amount of time and effort however he was pronounced deceased.  The cause and manner of death is still under investigation, no additional information is available for release currently.

In accordance with the policy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was asked to investigate the death as an outside law enforcement agency.  We have no further information currently as the investigation is ongoing.