By SDCN Staff
San Diego, CA–An incarcerated man in Sheriff’s Department custody died Tuesday from medical distress at the George Bailey Detention Facility, authorities said.
Deputies were conducting a security check, just after 7 p.m., and found a 54-year-old incarcerated man in medical distress. Deputies immediately performed medical aid and called 9-1-1.
Paramedics arrived and provided additional life-saving measures. Despite the efforts of deputies, jail medical staff, and paramedics, the man did not survive. He was alone in his cell.
The Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit responded to the detention facility to investigate the incident.
The Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board also was notified of the death.
The Medical Examiner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy for Thursday.
