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A 78-year-old inmate at Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County died on Thursday following a rapid decline in health, the county Sheriff’s Office said, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Daniel Lavi, who suffered from multiple chronic and serious illnesses, was transported to a hospital on Tuesday after his condition deteriorated. He died at 12:24 a.m. Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
His family was notified and reportedly had the opportunity to visit him before his death.
A resident of Livermore, Lavi had been in custody since Nov. 14, 2019, after being arrested by Livermore police officers on suspicion of committing a lewd and lascivious act with a child under 14.
The Sheriff’s Office said they have notified the District Attorney’s Office and will submit a report to the California Attorney General’s Office, as required under state law regarding deaths in custody.
No further details were immediately disclosed.
