BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 46-year-old felon awaiting trial on arson and other charges died in his jail cell in Banning today, but authorities said there was no indication of foul play.
Quadir Rafi Boykin of Menifee was discovered by correctional deputies unconscious in his cell at the Smith Correctional Facility shortly before 1 a.m. Monday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
The agency said on-site medical personnel were summoned and initiated “life-saving measures,” which county fire paramedics took over when they reached the location a short time later. However, the detainee was pronounced dead at the scene…