Dametria McDile dies in fatal St. Louis City Justice Center custody incident

Dametria McDile dies in fatal St. Louis City Justice Center custody death
Fatal St. Louis City Justice Center custody death of Dametria McDile – Obituary

Dametria McDile, 32, passed away on January 31 after being found unresponsive in her cell at the St. Louis City Justice Center. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Force Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry into McDile’s death, which occurred while she was under the supervision of the city’s Division of Corrections. Authorities reported that she was discovered at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety released a statement expressing condolences to McDile’s family and emphasizing the gravity of any death in custody. Relatives have voiced concerns about the medical care she received, saying she had reported chest pain prior to her death.

Journalists from KTVI gathered the details of this incident, with AI tools assisting in formatting the report, which was subsequently reviewed and verified by KTVI staff.