16-248 Detectives Investigate Inmate Suicide Attempt At Pinellas County Jail

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Robbery/Homicide Unit
Department of Detention and Corrections
-Detention Investigation Unit (DIU)

Justis A. Burgos (Inmate)
DOB: 02/28/1997
Address: Pinellas County Jail -14400 49th Street North, Clearwater

What:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the attempted suicide of an inmate at the Pinellas County Jail.

When:
The inmate was originally arrested at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was found at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

Where:
The inmate was located on the second floor in the jail’s Central Division.

Why/How:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation into the attempted suicide of 19-year-old Justis A. Burgos, who was in custody at the Pinellas County Jail.

According to investigators, at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016, detention staff found Burgos hanging from a bed sheet around his neck that was tied to a top bunk. Detention staff was assisted by medical personnel who performed life-saving measures.

Burgos was booked into the jail at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016, on charges of fleeing/eluding a police officer, possession of marijuana, and driving while license suspended or revoked. 

Burgos was transported to Bayfront Medical Center.

According to investigators, he is currently in intensive care with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation continues.