Tragic Death of Downtown St. Louis Jail Detainee in Apparent Suicide Attempt

A detainee in the St. Louis City Justice Center died after an apparent suicide attempt. The man was found unconscious in his cell and despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at a hospital. The jail has faced criticism for inhumane conditions and has seen several deaths in recent years. The facility recently announced a new healthcare provider and the city's jail oversight board made its first official visit to the jail.