The County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who died in the custody of two private security guards.

(FOX40.COM) — A woman inmate who reportedly fell ill and was taken to a hospital in early November has died, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. The agency said the woman, 54, told jail staff on Thursday, November 7, that she was feeling ill.

A witness recounts the moments before a man's death, after he was detained by security guards. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death, while the security company defends the guards' actions.