Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Donell Duckett
Gender : Male
Age : 68
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : San Diego Central Jail
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSD)
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died after experiencing medical distress in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, Donell Duckett at the San Diego Central Jail experienced medical distress in his cell. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from alleged cardiovascular disease. He had been arrested for sale, transportation and possession of controlled substances. He had been unhoused.
