Fulton County Jail inmate found dead at Atlanta City Detention Center, investigation underway

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Death of Fulton County Jail Resident at Atlanta City Detention Center

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigating the death of a Fulton County Jail inmate at the Atlanta City Detention Center.

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On Monday, the FCSO said Michael Brandon Rivers, 43, was found unresponsive during a security round by a detention officer.

Rivers was being housed at the Atlanta City Detention Center.

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On June 5, 2024, Rivers was arrested by the Atlanta Police Department on a failure to appear warrant and was being held without bond.

The Atlanta Police Department will conduct a death investigation and Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy on Rivers.

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