Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami after apparent suicide attempt, agency says
Summary
A 27-year-old Cuban man named Aled Damien Carbonell-Betancourt died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Miami after what officials called an apparent suicide attempt. ICE is investigating the cause of death and has informed relevant authorities and family members.Key Facts
- Carbonell-Betancourt was found unresponsive in his Miami detention cell on April 12, 2026, and was pronounced dead shortly after.
- He entered the U.S. in October 2024 and was later taken into ICE custody in February 2026 while awaiting immigration removal proceedings.
- ICE says detainees receive medical and mental health screenings and emergency care while in custody.
- This is the second death of a Cuban man in ICE custody in Miami within a year.
- Other recent ICE detainee deaths in South Florida include a 75-year-old Cuban man, a 49-year-old Canadian, and a 44-year-old Haitian woman.
- Nationwide, deaths in ICE custody are rising as the number of detained immigrants grows.
- ICE notified the Department of Homeland Security, the DHS Office of Inspector General, and its Office of Professional Responsibility after the death.
- The official cause of Carbonell-Betancourt’s death is still under investigation.
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