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Tourmaria Foreman

Gender : Male

Age : 32

Race : Black

Date : 10/09/2024

Location : Men’s Central Jail at Bauchet Street

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LASD

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Overdose

Event : Died in jail during mass overdose

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 9, 2024, Tourmaria Foreman, 32, was among eight individuals affected by a suspected mass overdose at Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. Seven inmates were injured, and one other individual—Foreman—died following the incident. The overdose event prompted emergency response teams, including a hazardous materials unit, to investigate. Foreman, along with others, had been exposed to a substance within the facility. Although it was not immediately clear what caused the overdose, authorities are continuing to investigate the source of the substance.

The sheriff's department confirmed that no further hazards were present following the incident, though other safety protocols, including searches with body scanners and K-9 teams, have been enhanced to prevent the introduction of illicit substances into the facility. This incident follows a similar overdose situation at the same location a few weeks prior, raising concerns about substance infiltration in the jail system.

The investigation into Foreman’s death is ongoing, with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department leading the inquiry.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/1-dead-6-others-injured-after-hazmat-incident-mens-central-jail-downtown-los-angeles/15405248/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/inmate-dead-la-jail-overdose
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/10/29/seven-inmates-at-mens-central-jail-hospitalized-after-exposure-to-substance/