Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A 34-year-old man with a serious heart condition died in 2019 while held at a jail in San Diego County. According to the report, he told staff he was having trouble breathing, and he was given cough syrup instead of his prescription medication. His death is recorded as medical neglect.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). According to the account, staff gave him cough syrup instead of his prescribed heart medication after he reported trouble breathing.