Death of inmate at CJC under investigation

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – A death investigation is underway Saturday after an inmate died at the St. Louis City Justice Center.

According to St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones' office, a male inmate died around 7 a.m. According to the office, his death is currently under investigation.

“Our priority is to complete the investigation, continue to keep the family informed and respect their privacy,” Conner Kerrigan, a spokesman for Jones' office, said in a statement. “We may share additional information as it becomes available.”

Kerrigan said the chairs of the Detention Facilities Oversight Board and the Board of Aldermen Public Safety Committee were notified of the incident.

The identity of the man arrested has not yet been released.

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