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Inmate from Brooklyn dies at Rikers Island, 13th death this year

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Officials say an officer found Aramis Furse unwell in his cell at around 2 a.m. where he was being held at Otis Bantum Correctional Center.

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  • 32-year-old Oremus Furse found seriously ill in his cell 10s
  • Furse was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Queens Hospital 17s
  • He was awaiting court on burglary charges 21s
  • Correction Commissioner promises full investigation 34s
  • This is the 13th inmate death at Rikers Island this year 46s