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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/10/man-experiencing-medical-distress-in-san-diego-jail-cell-dies-at-hospital/