Bronx murder suspect dies on Rikers Island facility's second in-custody death in one week | amNewYork
A Bronx murder suspect, Jimmy Avila, died in custody at Rikers Island after an apparent medical emergency, marking the city's 11th in-custody death this year.
Inmate found dead in cell at Rikers Island: DOC | amNewYork
An inmate at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island was found unresponsive and pronounced dead; authorities have launched an investigation and notified oversight agencies.
