An inmate’s death Tuesday morning at the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles has prompted an investigation by homicide detectives.
The man’s death was reported just after 5 a.m. Tuesday at the jail at 441 Bauchet St.
No details were released about the inmate’s cause of death or why he was incarcerated.
The sheriff’s department investigates all in-custody deaths, which are also examined by department oversight bodies such as the Inspector General’s Office.
Anyone with information about this particular death was urged to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.