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Law enforcement officials said they are investigating the death of a person who died shortly after being booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced on Sunday.
Deputies said the person experienced a "medical emergency" on Saturday at 3:17 p.m. while they were in the intake and booking area of the jail.
The person was transported to a hospital in Redwood City, and by 6:30 p.m., the person was pronounced dead by medical personnel, according to a sheriff's office news release.
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office will lead an investigation into the death. The Sheriff's Office is referring all media requests to the district attorney's office.
The person's identity will be released by the San Mateo County Coroner's Office after next of kin has been notified.
This is the second time in recent months that a person has died after being in the custody of the sheriff's office.
In October, correctional officers found Matthew Britton unresponsive during a safety and security check. The coroner's office pronounced him deceased, and the sheriff's office said the 34-year-old "likely died of natural causes."
Pulse Staff contributed to this report.
