At approximately 5 PM on Sunday, June 15, 2025, a 55-year-old male inmate housed at the Sacramento County Main Jail on the medical floor was found unresponsive in his cell by Deputies. He appeared to have had a medical emergency, and Deputies attempted life-saving first aid with the assistance of nursing staff. Sacramento Fire personnel arrived on scene, but he was unfortunately pronounced deceased.

The Sheriff’s Office will complete a thorough inmate death investigation in accordance with department procedures and state laws. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death and forward its findings as prescribed by law. The Coroner’s Office will release the name of the deceased per their protocols.

Sergeant Amar Gandhi
Sheriff’s Spokesman