
27-year-old man from Guatemala dies in ICE custody, DHS says
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A 27-year-old man died Feb. 16 while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after collapsing unexpectedly at a Miami hospital, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A 27-year-old man died Feb. 16 while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after collapsing unexpectedly at a Miami hospital, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Jairo Garcia-Hernandez died at Larkin Community Hospital after "he collapsed unexpectedly" and became unresponsive, DHS said in a statement.
“Despite lifesaving efforts by facility staff, Garcia-Hernandez died,” the agency said. “His cause of death is under investigation.”
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DHS said Garcia-Hernandez had a long history of severe medical complications.













