A 16-year-old inmate at a Greeley youth detention center died Tuesday after being in intensive care since last month. Authorities did not say how the teen died, only calling it a “medical emergency.” On Oct. 21, police responded to the Plate Valley Youth Services center on reports of a contraband narcotics violation in the facility, police said in a news release. Detention center staff told police that they found the teen unresponsive in his cell at 6:48 a.m. He was taken to the hospital. Anyone with information about this incident who has not already spoken to law enforcement is asked to call Detective Jackson Brunmeier at 970-351-5352 or [email protected]. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Pueblo man made fake kidnapping report, prompting Amber Alert, to find stolen truck, police say Crime and Public Safety | Can municipal courts jail people longer for minor crimes than state courts? Colorado Supreme Court will decide Crime and Public Safety | Denver police sergeant charged after allegedly aiming gun in road-rage incident Crime and Public Safety | Pueblo judge orders release of 2 more people jailed on contempt of court charges Crime and Public Safety | Should Colorado spend $350 million on police and require more prison time for some criminals? Voters will decide. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.