Prisoner Found Hanged in Brooklyn Jail Cell Dies Days Later, Cops Say

BROOKLYN — A man died Thursday, seven days after he was found hanged inside a cell in the 61st Precinct stationhouse, cops said.

A sergeant discovered the 29-year-old man, whose identity was not released, inside his cell hanging from a shirt tied around his neck about 5:45 a.m. Aug. 30, according to the NYPD.

The sergeant untied the shirt and called out for help before giving him first aid, police said.

The prisoner was rushed to Coney Island Hospital, where he later died, cops said.