A detainee has died in St. Louis Justice Center [Video]

ST. LOUIS — A man died in the City Justice Center Saturday morning, according to a statement from the Mayor’s office.

The press release said the man, who was a detainee, died around 7 a.m., and the cause of death is under investigation.

The name of the man was not included in the statement. 

The Mayor’s office plans to complete the investigation, update the family of the deceased, and respect their privacy, the statement said. 

The Detention Facilities Oversight Board and the Board of Alderman Public Safety Committee have been notified. 

There is no further information available at this time.