Woman, 18, who died in police custody identified

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Authorities have identified the 18-year-old woman who died in police custody on Saturday, officials said.

Saniyah Cheatham fell unconscious at the 41st Precinct stationhouse on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at around 12:40 a.m., according to the NYPD.

Multiple officers tried to revive her while waiting for EMS to respond, police said. Cheatham was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved…

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