Medical examiner confirms identity of man who died at Otay Mesa Detention Center

The Medical Examiner's office has confirmed the identity of a man who died while in ICE custody at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego. This verification was conducted by running his fingerprints through the Department of Justice and California identification databases.

Additionally, the office matched this information against the man's Guatemalan passport to ensure accuracy. This process was part of the official investigation into the man's death while detained.

The Otay Mesa Detention Center is a facility in San Diego where individuals are held under the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The confirmation of identity is a key step in the ongoing review of incidents occurring at the center.