Died in jail or a lockup
Patrick McCann
Patrick McCann, 51, died on September 23, 2022, in his cell at the Lake County Jail in Waukegan, Illinois, where he had been held for less than a day. The Lake County Sheriff's Office said he had underlying medical conditions and no significant injuries. The Lake County Coroner's Office has not yet determined the cause or manner of death, which remains pending toxicology testing. The Major Crime Task Force is conducting an independent investigation.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Lake County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Lake County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him).
Sources (4)
- Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Death in Custody Reports (edition of 2026-07-28)
- Inmate found dead inside his cell Less than 24 hours after arrest at Lake County jail
- Detectives investigating after 51-year-old man found dead in Lake County Jail in Waukegan
- Coroner identifies Lake County Jail inmate found dead in cell, says no foul play found during autopsy