Man Dies in San Diego Sheriff's Custody; Investigation Underway

Man dies after being found slumped over in San Diego jail cell

A 35-year-old man died at a hospital shortly after he was found slumped over in his San Diego Central Jail cell on Wednesday, sheriff’s officials said. The man was found appearing to be in medical distress by deputies and a facility nurse while they were distributing medication around 4:30 a.m., said homicide Lt. Juan Marquez. The deputies called 911 and requested help from the jail’s additional medical staff. Paramedics arrived and took the man…

Man dies in San Diego Sheriff's custody; investigation underway

Authorities are investigating after a 35-year-old man who was in custody of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office (SDSO) died at a local hospital early Wednesday morning.