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SBSD - Headquarters
Friday July 11th, 2014 :: 03:18 p.m. PDT

Advisory

West Valley Detention Center In-Custody Death Investigation

DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 10th, 2014 / 9:27 P.M.

INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation

LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91739

VICTIM: Adult male - Name withheld pending next of kin notification


SUMMARY:
On Thursday, July 10th, 2014 at approximately 9:27 p.m., deputies discovered the victim alone in a cell suffering from an apparent medical emergency. Deputies and medical staff began treating the victim while emergency medical services were summoned to the scene. He was transported to Kaiser Fontana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. An autopsy has been scheduled at the Riverside County Coroner's Office to determine the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective J. Janowicz or Detective J. Steers at (909)387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.



Refer: Detective J. Janowicz or Detective J. Steers

Station: Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail

Phone No. 909-387-3589

Case No. 601400158 – H#2014-064

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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San Bernardino, CA 92408

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