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Detainee Death

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law-enforcement4 days ago

Career Criminal in ICE Custody Dies at Local Hospital

Parady La, a 46-year-old illegal alien from Cambodia with a criminal history, died after suffering a severe drug withdrawal and cardiac arrest while in ICE custody at the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center. La was hospitalized in critical condition and later pronounced dead, with his medical condition indicating brain injury and organ failure. His criminal record includes multiple convictions over two decades, and he was detained by ICE following his arrest outside his residence. ICE reports such incidents to Congress and the public, emphasizing their commitment to humane treatment and medical care for detainees.

world3 months ago

Second Detainee Dies in Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

A second detainee, Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, died after being shot during an attack at the Dallas ICE facility, where the shooter, Joshua Jahn, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot. The incident resulted in the deaths of three detainees, including García-Hernández, Norlan Guzmán-Fuente, and Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, with no injuries to ICE officers. The attack was reportedly carried out by an active shooter targeting immigration officials.

world5 months ago

Investigation Launched After Vietnamese National Dies in ICE Custody

A Vietnamese man in ICE custody in Texas died after being hospitalized for seizures and other symptoms, prompting an investigation; he had been detained for over seven weeks and was ordered to leave the U.S. in 2012 but had not departed. This marks the 12th detainee death in ICE custody in 2024, raising concerns about medical care and detention conditions.

crime2 years ago

Tragic Death of Downtown St. Louis Jail Detainee in Apparent Suicide Attempt

A detainee in the St. Louis City Justice Center died after an apparent suicide attempt. The man was found unconscious in his cell and despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at a hospital. The jail has faced criticism for inhumane conditions and has seen several deaths in recent years. The facility recently announced a new healthcare provider and the city's jail oversight board made its first official visit to the jail.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Incident at St. Louis City Justice Center Claims Another Life

A detainee was found unconscious and later pronounced dead at the St. Louis City Justice Center, with indications pointing to a suicide attempt. The Detention Facilities Oversight Board, which has been seeking greater access to the facility, expressed condolences to the detainee's family and will investigate whether proper protocols were followed. This incident adds to the scrutiny surrounding the Justice Center, which has seen 11 deaths in the past two years. The city recently transitioned to a new medical provider and is in the process of hiring a Chief Medical Officer to enhance oversight of medical services.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Inmate Deaths Reported at Oklahoma County Detention Center

The Oklahoma County Detention Center has reported the fifth detainee death this year, with Frank Ramirez being discovered in his cell "in distress" and dying at a nearby hospital shortly after officials began life-saving measures. Ramirez was booked into the detention center in August 2021, and the state’s medical examiner is working to release an official cause of death while the investigation is ongoing.