Marysville, Ca. – The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Yuba County Jail inmate, identified as 50-year-old Tong Yang of Linda, who was discovered hanging and unresponsive in his cell shortly before 1:00 a.m. this morning. Upon discovering Yang, jail officers immediately administered medical aid until paramedics arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, Yang was pronounced dead at approximately 1:15 a.m.

Yang had been in custody following his arrest on Friday, November 26 for the attempted murder of his mother-in-law at their Linda home that morning. In accordance with COVID-19 protocols that place new jail intakes in quarantine for 14 days, Yang was housed alone at the time he was found by officers. He was last seen alive just before midnight on the routine hourly check.

A complete and thorough investigation in underway to ensure all jail policies and procedures were followed during the course of Yang’s custody. The official cause of death will be released pending the completion of an autopsy.

We want to extend our sympathy to the Yang family for their loss.