A 39-year-old man sent to Rikers Island for reportedly stealing perfume from a popular beauty chain store died Sunday from a suspected overdose.
Edgardo Mejias became the 19th detainee to die in the troubled jail system when officials found the man unresponsive in the Anna M. Kross Center. He was declared dead at approximately 5 p.m., the Department of Correction said.
“Mr. Mejias’ passing fills our hearts with sadness, and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to all who held him dear as we recognize how hard it is to lose a loved one during the holidays. As with all deaths in custody, we will work with our sister agencies to ensure that this matter is thoroughly and completely investigated," DOC Commissioner Louis Molina said in a statement.the 39-year-old died of a likely overdose; he was first discovered by other detainees who alerted jail staff.
His death, as all in-custody deaths are, will be investigated by the State Attorney General's Office and the NYC Department of Investigation. Deaths at Rikers this year has risen to 19, the most in nearly a decade. The NYC Council is scheduled to host a hearing on the jail crisis at Rikers Island on Tuesday at 1 p.m.
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