Jail resident passes away at hospital

Summary

A 74-year-old man died at Harborview Medical Center on Oct. 28 after being transferred from the King County Correctional Facility for ongoing medical treatment.

Story

A man in King County jail custody died on Oct. 28 while receiving palliative care at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

The 74-year-old was transferred to the hospital from the King County Correctional Facility around 7:45 p.m. for the treatment of serious, ongoing medical conditions and passed away late that evening. The man had been in custody since early 2022.

Please check the King County Medical Examiner’s Office website for the decedent’s identity.