HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate who passed away at Tampa General Hospital after experiencing a medical incident at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
67-year-old George Leavens was transported to the hospital on January 5th, 2025, and was pronounced deceased on January 10th.
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While the investigation is ongoing, preliminary findings suggest that Leavens suffered a medical event while in custody. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
The Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Leavens’ next of kin have been notified of his passing.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Leavens’ death.
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