The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 42-year-old man who died while in custody at a Jacksonville hospital after being found in medical distress on Friday. Detectives have opened a formal review, and authorities say that at this stage no foul play is suspected while forensic examiners complete their work.
Investigation timeline
According to Action News Jax, the sheriff’s office identified the man as 42-year-old Jordan Omar and said he was taken to a hospital before 8 p.m. on Friday. JSO told the station the investigation remains active and that officials are waiting for the Medical Examiner’s final determination on the cause and manner of death.
Local context
Jacksonville has seen several in-custody deaths this year that have triggered internal reviews and outside scrutiny, raising ongoing questions about jail medical care and oversight. As Jacksonville man dies in hospital reported, investigators frequently wait on the Medical Examiner’s findings while they sift through medical records and interview witnesses.
What comes next
The Duval County Medical Examiner’s Office will complete any autopsy and toxicology testing before issuing an official report, a process that can take several days to weeks, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. JSO has not released the name of the hospital where Omar was treated or immediate booking details, the agency told Action News Jax. Detectives say the probe is ongoing and are asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office.
