San Mateo County authorities investigate in-custody death in Redwood City
REDWOOD CITY -- Law enforcement officials are investigating a death of a person who shortly died after being booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced on Sunday.
Deputies said the person experienced a medical emergency on Saturday at 3:17 p.m. while they were in the intake and booking area of the jail.
The person was transported to a hospital in Redwood City and was later pronounced dead by medical personnel.
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office will lead an investigation on the death.
The person's identity will be released by the San Mateo County Coroner's Office after next of kin have been notified.
