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Jesus Cruz-Jimenez

died October 5, 2020 · Salt Lake County Metro Jail, Salt Lake County, Utah

Jesus Cruz-Jimenez died on October 5, 2020, after being held at the Salt Lake County Jail in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City police brought him to the jail in restraints, and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office said he became unresponsive after the restraints were removed. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. The sheriff's office said an officer-involved critical incident investigation was opened, and the medical examiner has not yet determined how he died.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office said the medical examiner has not yet determined how he died, and the officer-involved critical incident protocol is under investigation.

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