Died in jail or a lockup
One of 2 people whose names were not reported
A 48-year-old man held at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles County died late on March 9, 2017, after being on life support at a hospital since February 24, when he was found face-down on a bunk with a shirt around his head. A document obtained by the Los Angeles Times, written by Deputy G. Matthews, lists the death as suicide by hanging and strangulation. The Sheriff's Department declined to give specifics, citing ongoing investigations.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. WitnessLA reported the death appeared to be a suicide, but the coroner had not determined the cause.
Reported by: WitnessLA (reporters).