In-Custody Death Archives • Long Beach Post News

Man overdosed in Long Beach Jail when hidden bag of drugs burst inside him, autopsy says

by Fernando Haro Garcia Dec 12, 2023Dec 11, 2023

A medical examiner concluded that the man’s sudden seizure and death were caused by the bag of drugs rupturing.

Authorities ID man with sledgehammer who scaled school fence; cause of death unclear

by Fernando Haro Garcia Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023

CPCC, police department, lbpd

Inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell, police say

by Fernando Haro Garcia Jun 14, 2023Jun 14, 2023

Man who’d been stabbing himself dies in custody after officers Tase, handcuff him, LBPD says

by Fernando Haro Garcia Mar 17, 2023Mar 18, 2023

CPCC, police department, lbpd

Families allege excessive force in deaths of 2 men Tasered by police

by Jeremiah Dobruck Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 2019

CPCC, police department, lbpd

Man’s death during arrest was accidental, likely caused by heart issues, coroner says

by Jeremiah Dobruck Jan 29, 2019

Man who was bleeding, struggling with officers dies after police use Taser to take him into custody, authorities say

by Stephanie Rivera Sep 17, 2018

LBPD HQ

Homeless Man Dies in Police Custody During Theft Investigation in Long Beach

by City News Service May 17, 2018

UPDATE: Suspect Fatally Struck by Oncoming Train in Long Beach Identified

by Stephanie Rivera Sep 4, 2017

UPDATE: Authorities Identify Man Who Died While in Police Custody Following Use-of-Force Incident

by Keeley Smith Sep 7, 2015