HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, detention staff at the Falkenburg Road Jail conducted a well-being check on Levitacus Cymande Riggins, 50, at which time he was found unresponsive.
Deputies and medical staff attempted life-saving measures that were unfortunately unsuccessful.
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Riggins had a known medical history, and the preliminary cause of death is believed to be medically related.
HCSO is conducting a death investigation and will follow up with the Medical Examiner’s Office for an official cause of death.
“The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to the safety and well-being of all inmates in our custody,” said HCSO.
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