In-Custody Death - San Diego Central Jail

Ramona CA

13 April, 2022

3:46 AM

Description

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department: April 11, 2022 The following information is fragmentary and has not been completely verified. It is based, in part, on hearsay and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report. On April 11, 2022, just after 11:00 a.m., an incarcerated adult male was seen by jail medical staff due to shortness of breath and chest pain. Jail medical staff determined the adult male needed to be transported to the hospital, for further evaluation. While the Incarcerated male was pending transfer to the hospital via 911, he went into medical distress. Deputies administered CPR until paramedics arrived and transported the incarcerated male by ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The Homicide Unit responded to investigate the incident. As a matter of practice, the Sheriff's Homicide Unit investigates all deaths of persons in custody at the time of their passing. The Medical Examiner's Office has been notified of the death and the identity of the man is not being released until next of kin notifications are made. The autopsy is scheduled tomorrow, April 12, 2022. The Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board was notified of the death and responded to the San Diego Central Jail. This press release was produced by San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.