Deaths in CustodyWork in progressIn progress
Died in jail or a lockup

Juan Sanchez

51 years old · died February 5, 2022 · High Desert Detention Center, San Bernardino County, California

Juan Sanchez, 51, of Victorville, was held at the High Desert Detention Center. He tested positive for COVID-19 and was taken to Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, where he died on February 5, 2022. San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials said COVID-19 was the cause of his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials said he died of COVID-19 after testing positive at the High Desert Detention Center.

Reported by: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

News report