Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Female
Age : 43
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/20/2025
Location : Rose M. Singer Center, Rikers Island
City : New York
County : Bronx
State : New York
Agency : New York City Department of Correction
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 20, 2025, a 43-year-old woman died at the Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island. Correctional staff reportedly found her unresponsive and attempted life-saving measures, but she was declared dead. Her identity has not been released. This marks the second death in New York City custody in 2025 and the 29th since 2021. Advocates and family members have criticized the Department of Correction, raising concerns about unsafe conditions and lack of mental health care. The cause of death is under investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.amny.com/news/woman-dies-custody-rikers-island-03202025/
