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Inmate Found Hanging In Jail Cell

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SARASOTA (CBSmiami/AP) — An investigation is underway after an inmate in Sarasota County's jail was found hanging from the ceiling early Monday morning.

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Wendy Rose said their preliminary investigation determined 25-year-old Maurice Carr's death was a suicide. A corrections officer discovered Carr's body. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

According to jail records, Carr was arrested Saturday on charges of felony domestic battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, criminal mischief and possession of marijuana.

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