Seventh death this year as detainee found dead in Rikers Island cell
A stabbing suspect, Curtis Davis, died in his cell on Rikers Island, marking the seventh death at the jail complex this year and the 26th in NYC jails since Mayor Adams took office. Davis was found lifeless by a correction officer, and despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead. This comes after a recent call to place Rikers Island in federal receivership due to ongoing dangers to detainees and correction officers. Mayor Adams opposes federal receivership, claiming his administration has brought cultural changes to the jail complex.