St. Louis Jail Deaths Trigger Investigation Demands From NAACP
April 14, 2026

ST. LOUIS — The NAACP's St. Louis City branch on Tuesday submitted a series of formal investigation requests to St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, along with other state and federal authorities, calling for a review of the City Justice Center's deaths in custody, emergency medical care, and medical transfer process.


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St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office

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