14th Death at Rikers This Year

14th Death at Rikers This Year

Update: 2025-12-07
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Fourteenth Death at Rikers Island Jail Complex Sparks ConcernsA man died at Mount Sinai Queens Hospital after being found unwell in his cell at Rikers Islands Otis Bantum Correctional Center. This marks the fourteenth death at Rikers or shortly after release this year, surpassing last years total. The New York City Department of Correction is investigating the incident, and several agencies have been notified. The situation at Rikers Island continues to raise serious concerns about the safety and well-being of individuals in custody.

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14th Death at Rikers This Year

14th Death at Rikers This Year