Crime & Safety

Inmate Dies At Maguire Correctional Facility

A preliminary investigation indicates the death appears to be natural causes.

REDWOOD CITY, CA — An inmate died Tuesday afternoon at Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City Tuesday afternoon, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.

The inmate was discovered during a security check about 4 p.m. and was given medical treatment, including CPR, but was pronounced dead at the scene.

A preliminary investigation indicates the death appears to be natural causes.

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The Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

The San Mateo County Coroner's Office will identify the inmate after the family has been notified.

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— Bay City News contributed to this report

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