Detainee dies in Santiago police cell after self-harm
A 44-year-old man died on Monday at the 4th Carabineros Police Station in Santiago after self-harming with underwear inside his cell. The PDI is investigating the circumstances of his death.
Death in police custody in Santiago: PDI assumes investigation
According to adnradio.cl, a 44-year-old man died on Monday afternoon inside the 4th Carabineros Police Station in Santiago, where he was being held for the offence of threats with a bladed weapon.
According to the version provided by the uniformed institution, cited by T13, the man used items of his own underwear to self-harm, losing consciousness minutes later inside the cell.
On-duty personnel noticed the situation during routine control patrols and responded immediately. Officers began cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres and urgently requested specialised medical assistance.
Minutes later, personnel from the Emergency Medical Attention Service (SAMU) arrived at the facility, stabilised the detainee and proceeded to transfer him to the Central Emergency Clinic. Despite high-level medical care provided at that healthcare facility, the doctors on duty confirmed his death.
Following confirmation of his death, the Public Prosecutor's Office instructed that proceedings be handed to the Police Investigation Division (PDI). Specialised forensic experts must conduct fieldwork at the police station and review security camera footage to precisely establish the circumstances and timeline of events.
Source: Google News CL — Santiago