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The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office determined that an inmate who died at Maguire Correctional Facility in March died by suicide.
Findings by the Coroner’s Office and county’s District Attorney’s Office confirmed the manner of death of 46-year-old inmate Hunter Bergner.
The Sheriff’s Office said that on March 15, around 3:15 p.m., correctional officers found Bergner unresponsive in his cell following a routine check conducted at the General Population pod where he was housed.
“Correctional Officers immediately began administering CPR and lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived a short time later. Despite their efforts, Bergner died at the facility,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
Maguire Correctional Facility is in Redwood City.
“Suicide has a profound impact on us all and we extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Bergner’s loved ones during this time,” Sheriff Christina Corpus said in a statement Monday. “While it is difficult for us to share these deeply personal findings, it is because of our commitment to transparency that we share them with the community. Our commitment to the well-being and safety of those in our custody continues to be one of our highest priorities.”
Help is available
Any person who is feeling depressed, troubled or suicidal can call 988, the mental health crisis hotline, to speak with a crisis counselor. In Santa Clara County, interpretation is available in 200 languages. Spanish speakers can also call 888-628-9454.
People can reach trained counselors at Crisis Text Line by texting RENEW to 741741.
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