SMC Jail Inmate’s Death Under Investigation

REDWOOD CITY, CA – Authorities are investigating the death of a San Mateo man who died in custody Tuesday afternoon at the Maguire Correctional Facility, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.

The man was identified as Julio Boch-Curup, 21 of San Mateo, The Mercury News reports.

Boch-Curup was found unresponsive during a housing pod security check shortly after 2 p.m.

He received medical treatment, including CPR, but was pronounced dead at the scene.

The preliminary investigation indicates a possible suicide, the sheriff's office said.

— Bay City News and Patch editor Gideon Rubin contributed to this report