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East County News Service
January 30, 2024 (San Diego) – Alvin McDonal Ruis, 36, has been charged with murdering his cellmate at the San Diego Central Jail. Brandon Andrew Yates, 24 was found unresponsive on January 16 in his cell. Despite lifesaving efforts including CPR and Naloxone, he was pronounced dead a short time later by a hospital doctor. He had been arrested one day earlier for alleged burglary.
Ruis was arrested Dec. 27 by Chula Vista Police for domestic violence, willful cruelty to a child, stalking, burglary, violation of a court order, committing a felony while out on bail, and a domestic violence temporary restraining order.
“We extend our sympathies to the Yates family and those affected by this death. A Sheriff's Family Liaison Officer will support the family as they deal with the loss of a loved one,” a statement from the Sheriff’s department says.
The case has been sent to the District Attorney's Office for criminal proceedings. The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office.
This was the second in-custody death to occur this year Last year, 13 people died in local custody.
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