Cuban detainee dies at El Paso ICE facility due to homicide, autopsy confirms

January 22, 2026 • Google News World

A Cuban detainee in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in El Paso has died under circumstances that have been ruled a homicide by autopsy. The individual, whose name has not been released, was found deceased at the facility.

According to reports, the medical examiner is likely to classify the death as a homicide due to asphyxia. A recorded call between guards and the detainee suggests that the individual attempted suicide but was pinned and choked by the guards before losing consciousness.

The incident occurred while the detainee was in ICE custody. The cause of death has been determined to be homicide, with the medical examiner’s office stating that the individual died as a result of being asphyxiated.

The circumstances surrounding the detainee’s death are currently under investigation. No further information is available at this time.

The incident highlights concerns about the treatment and conditions faced by detainees in ICE facilities. The facility where the detainee was held has been criticized for its handling of detainees, with some reports suggesting that guards used excessive force against individuals in custody.

An autopsy was performed on the detainee’s body to determine the cause of death. The results have been confirmed by medical experts, who have stated that the individual died as a result of homicide due to asphyxia.

The incident has sparked concerns about the treatment and conditions faced by detainees in ICE facilities.

Source: Google News World