Rikers Island inmate dies, marking 2nd death in DOC custody this year

A Rikers Island inmate died Thursday — the second demise within the troubled metropolis jail system to date this yr, officers mentioned.

George Pagan, 49, was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital and died round 8:30 a.m., in line with metropolis Division of Correction officers, who didn't say why the person was hospitalized.

“Any demise in custody is a tragedy and we ship our deepest condolences and sympathy to this particular person’s family and friends,” DOC Commissioner Louis Molina mentioned in a press release. “We're working with our associate companies to conduct a full investigation into the causes and circumstances.”

DOC Commissioner Louis Molina said that an investigation into Pagan's death is being conducted.
DOC Commissioner Louis Molina mentioned that an investigation into George Pagan’s demise is being performed.
Gregory P. Mango
Pagan is the second Rikers Island inmate to die in 2022.
Pagan is the second Rikers Island inmate to die in 2022.
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The reason for the person’s demise is being investigated by town Medical Examiner’s Workplace.

Pagan was initially jailed on the Eric M. Taylor Middle on March 9, mentioned officers, who didn't point out the costs towards him.

The primary in-custody demise this yr occurred on Feb. 27 when the unnamed individual was discovered useless at Rikers.

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