Sacramento, CA –Daniel Thompson, 36, died at the Sacramento County Main Jail died after being involved in a fight with another inmate on March 12, 2025. The incident occurred at the facility located at 651 I Street in downtown Sacramento.
Incident Details
According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a cell on the fourth floor after an inmate pushed their emergency button. Upon arrival, deputies found one Thompson unresponsive, and despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead. Few details have been released regarding the incident.
Inmate Deaths and Legal Protections
The death of an inmate while in custody raises important legal and constitutional issues. Under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, correctional facilities have a duty to ensure the safety and well-being of those in their care. Failure to provide adequate protection or medical care may result in civil liability under 42 U.S. Code § 1983 if it is determined that the inmate’s rights were violated.
Seeking Accountability for In Custody Deaths
We at the Sehat Law Firm extend our condolences to the family of Daniel Thompson.
How can our firm assist with an investigation? Should you decide to consult with our firm, our investigation typically includes some or all the following investigative activities
- obtaining and reviewing medical records, autopsy reports and blood toxicology screening reports
- requesting a Public Records Request Act for documents and evidence for locating and interviewing critical witnesses to an incident
- subpoenaing third party entities if our firm is retained and a lawsuit is initiated
- securing surveillance video evidence, and at minimum, placing the jail entity on notice to preserve potential video and tangible evidence of an incident.
- identifying and contacting potential witnesses, if available.
What should I know if I want to file a wrongful death lawsuit?
Contact our experienced Civil Rights lawyers so we can analyze all your options and hear the specifics of your case. We will also assess your loved one’s history with the jail facility they were treated at. Having as much documentation and physical evidence as possible will help prove your wrongful death case so our attorneys can examine them and help bring you and your loved one justice.
If you or a loved one has been impacted by police misconduct or an in-custody incident, contact The Sehat Law Firm at (949) 825-5200 for a free consultation, or complete the form at the bottom of this page to discuss your case with our legal team.
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