Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

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died November 26, 2023 · Santa Rosa County Jail, Santa Rosa County, Florida

A person died on November 26, 2023, while held at the Santa Rosa County Jail in Florida. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says the death happened during a use of force incident, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI are investigating.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says the death occurred during a use of force incident, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI are investigating.

Reported by: Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held them); Florida Department of Law Enforcement (outside investigators); FBI (outside investigators).

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