An Altamont man, who attempted suicide while in the Effingham County Jail Saturday, died this morning. According to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Andrew Gates was taken to St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Saturday, and then was later transferred to Carle Foundation Hospital, where he died. Gates was facing charges of residential burglary. The sheriff’s department has requested an investigation by the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation.
Former Effingham County Jail Inmate Dies
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Nov 13, 2017 | 4:05 PM
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