Death Investigation 

June 21, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Homicide Unit was notified that an 85‑year‑old man, who was in the custody of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), had passed away at a local hospital.

On June 18, 2026, SDPD officers arrested the man on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic violence, without incident. He was transported to the San Diego Central Jail for booking; however, intake medical staff determined he required further medical evaluation, and he was taken to a local hospital, where he remained under SDPD custody.

On June 19, 2026, the man’s condition continued to decline. At 11:54 p.m., he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office extends our sympathies to the decedent’s family and all those affected by his passing.

In accordance with the Countywide Memorandum of Understanding, the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and has assumed responsibility for the in‑custody death investigation. The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending confirmation and notification of next of kin.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office