Alleged NYC package thief dies in custody on Riker’s Island, marking second death at notorious jail in 24 hours: officials
An alleged package thief died in custody on Riker's Island, marking the second death at the facility within 24 hours. Umais Khan, 40, was found unresponsive in his bed and could not be revived. The specific causes of both deaths are under investigation, as officials express their condolences.
- ▪Umais Khan, 40, died in custody at Riker's Island after being arrested for package theft.
- ▪His death followed that of Rajpattie Ramkellawan, 41, who suffered a medical emergency in a separate facility.
- ▪Both incidents are under investigation, with multiple agencies notified.
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Metro Alleged NYC package thief dies in custody on Riker’s Island, marking second death at notorious jail in 24 hours: officials By Amanda Woods Published May 19, 2026, 7:06 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An alleged package thief died in custody on Riker’s Island Tuesday – less than a day after a woman housed in a different facility within the notorious jail complex suffered a fatal medical episode, officials said. Umais Khan, 40 – who cops say allegedly pilfered packages from a SoHo building earlier this month – was lying in bed just before 11 a.m. inside the Eric M. Singer Center and would not get up, according to the city’s Department of Correction.
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