Died in juvenile detentionUnder 18
Michael Wall
Michael Wall worked for fourteen years as a detention services officer with Los Angeles County Probation, and WitnessLA described him as well liked. On April 30, 2021, during a fight between teenagers in a classroom at Central Juvenile Hall, he chased the youths into an outdoor recreation area, slowed, and collapsed, reportedly in cardiac arrest. He was taken to a hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery and died. WitnessLA reported that the incident pointed to a dangerous atmosphere in the juvenile halls and did not conclude that the fights caused his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. WitnessLA reports he collapsed in cardiac arrest after a fight between teenagers at the facility.
Reported by: WitnessLA (reporters).