Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

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died December 6, 2025 · Lee County, Florida

A person held in custody in Fort Myers, Florida, died at a hospital on December 6, 2025. The Fort Myers Police Department said the death followed apparent self-inflicted injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation into the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Fort Myers Police Department says the person had apparent self-inflicted injuries, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

Reported by: Fort Myers Police Department (the agency that held them); Florida Department of Law Enforcement (outside investigators).

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