Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center Inmate Death 

July 15, 2026 – Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at approximately 4:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, deputies discovered an inmate unresponsive in their cell inside the Medical Housing Unit (MHU) at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. Deputies immediately requested Adult Correctional Health (ACH) assistance and an immediate response from the Fire Department. Deputies began CPR on the inmate. Despite continued life-saving efforts by staff, the inmate was pronounced deceased once the Fire Department arrived on scene.

The inmate was housed in a cell, alone, that was equipped with a camera for ACH to monitor. He had been housed in MHU due to ongoing medical issues. Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) arrived on scene and do not suspect any foul play. They will continue to investigate this incident.

The inmate had been in custody since April 10, 2024. He was pending charges of Robbery, Criminal Threats, Brandishing a weapon, and Petty Theft. He was placed on a hold by the State Hospital as well, as the courts worked to determine if he was competent to stand trial on his outstanding cases.

The Sheriff’s Office will complete a thorough inmate death investigation in accordance with department procedures and state laws. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death and forward its findings as prescribed by law. The Coroner’s Office will release the name of the deceased in accordance with their protocols.

Source & photo: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office