Died in jail or a lockup
Shai Rogers
Shai Rogers, 34, died on April 21, 2023, while held at the Lerdo Pretrial Facility in Kern County, California. The Kern County Sheriff's Office reported the death as a suicide. Rogers's mother, Angel Rogers, is suing Kern County and says she wants justice and answers about her son's death. The lawsuit's attorney says officials knew Rogers was a danger to themselves, had them on suicide watch, and that the county failed to meet their needs.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). The Kern County Sheriff's Office reported the death as a suicide, and his attorney says officials knew he was a danger to himself and failed to meet his needs.
Reported by: Kern County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); his attorney.