Investigation Launched into Death of Detainee at St. Louis City Justice Center

An investigation is underway following the death of a detainee at the St. Louis City Justice Center yesterday morning. The individual, a male detainee, was pronounced dead around 7 a.m., as confirmed by the Mayor’s office. The cause of death is currently under scrutiny, with both the Detention Facilities Oversight Board and the Board of Aldermen Public Safety Committee having been notified. As this situation unfolds, the priority, according to a statement from Conner Kerrigan, a spokesperson for the Mayor’s office, is “to complete the investigation, update the family of the deceased, and respect their privacy.” This statement was reported by

KSDK

.

Details leading up to the man’s death remain unclear, and the identity of the deceased has not yet been made public. Kerrigan assured that “We will share additional information as appropriate once it becomes available,” in a statement obtained by

First Alert 4

. The investigation follows standard protocol for any detainee death occurring within the city’s justice system.

Meanwhile, local news outlets are actively following the story, promising to provide updates as they emerge.

FOX 2

reported that additional details are currently limited, echoing the sentiment of the mayoral office in committing to transparency once further information can be disclosed to the public.

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