Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A 46-year-old man died at Brooklyn Hospital Center on September 9, 2026, two days after he had a medical episode inside Central Booking at 120 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. Police sources said he showed signs of drug withdrawal and was taken to the hospital from the facility. His name had not been released as of the report, pending family notification. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: police sources; Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner).