the sheriff got cloaked up after speaking to mountain -- smoked up after speaking to michael tyree's family. >> to express our deepest sympathies for their loss. >> reporter: michael tyree was in jail for drug possession and theft. housed on the 6th floor. thursday morning one of the officers reported michael tyree unresponsive, naked and covered in involvement. attempts to revive him was unsuccessful. a coroner determined the death was the result of internal death due to blunt force trauma. the sheriff's office arrested the three after viewing video evidence and statements. >> body blows. that is how a blunt force trauma tends to be administered. >> reporter: the family attorney says michael tyree suffered from mentally ill and was awaiting transfer to a mental health facility. his sisters are heartbroken over the loss. >> they are so sad and they had so much loss with the loss of their parents and now their brother. so it is sad. >> reporter: the three deputies are housed in alameda county. they are held without any bail. this is case is being sent to the district attorney's office

. >> reporter: last thursday morning one of the officers reported michael tyree wassen responsive in his -- was unresponsive in his cell. [ audio difficulties ]ch. >> reporter: -- [ audio difficulties ] >> reporter: the three officers were the last to have contact with michael tyree. the family attorney spoke today and she called this event tragic, sad and heart breaking and said his sisters are heartbroken over this loss. >> i got to ask you, i know there is this video evidence that is out there, but where specifically did she say this video came from? is it a surveillance camera, someone who recorded this? >> reporter: she did not state where the video evidence came from. i did speak to the officer who said there are cameras at the jail and in addition to the video they spoke with witnesses and they gathered enough evidence to have probable cause that the officers did commit the crimes. >> but why? why would they do this? what is the reasoning? >> well, no motive has been stated but take in to account michael tyree was in jail, awaiting transfer to a mental health facility, he w

the file charges them with the murder of mentally ill inmate michael tyree. tyree was beat ton death receiving severe injuries to his spleen and liver. there was also a second felony count filed for a second assault in the zwral. >> we also filed charges against these three correctional officers for an assault on a different inmate a few minutes before the murder of michael tyree. >> reporter: bill rapaport told me he will seek bail for his client because he's not a flight risk. his father is a retired prosecutor in the district attorney's office. however, the district attorney will oppose any such motion. >> when someone commits murder, there's no bail. >> reporter: as the case goes forward, his intent is to try all three officers together. although they could be tried separately. legal analyst steven clarke says a plea bargain is also a possibility. >> do they need one of these officers to make their case in trial? that will be the key as to whether there's any type of plea bargain with respect to one or more of the officers. >> reporter: the defendants are

michael tyree did not. instead they killed him and we have charged them with murder. >> the 3 stand accused of beating him to death. he was found in his cell covered in his own waste. the 3 deputies all postponed entering any plea. said fair rise did not cause tyree's death. >> he's not doing well at all because he's in custody. >> court documents released say the 3 entered his cell to conduct a search. the documents say numerous inmates heard tyree screaming i'm sorry, stopped. some said they heard banging noises. when one of the officers returned an hour later he found tyree on the floor. >> we have filed charges against all 3 deputies because they are all responsible for the murder of michael tyree. they will be presented in court. >> the documents also indicate just before tyree was beaten they hit another inmate in the head. the three officers face felony assault charges in that case. >> the 3 deputies are all in custody but there's a bail hearing for next friday. >>> in the south bay tonight, thank you

michael tyree did not. instead, they killed him. and we have charged them with murder. >> reporter: authorities say michael tyree did have mental health issues. court records say the three deputies went to tyree's cell to search it, and then inmates could hear a loud thumping and banging. they could hear tyree yelling i'm sorry, i'm sorry. stop. the next court appearance is next friday, and there's also some information in the court documents that indicate the three officers that same evening went to the cell of another inmate and beat him as well. >> rob, any information come out about exactly why these deputies went into tyree's cell in the first place? any more on the motive? >> reporter: they went to tyree's cell to search. apparently it's quite common. some of the inmates squirrel awayextra clothing and maybe things they're not supposed to have. it sounded like it was more of a routine search that certainly went south. >> rob, you talked about family and friends of the three deputies. what about family

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professed his innocence, speaking from behind bars he told the mercury news that he never touched michael tyree and that his uniform from that day was clean. he was only in tyree's cell for a search he said. >>> a day after the arrest people val yeed outside the jail where the three worked and where tiry died to demand that the district attorney prosecute the try owe to the fullest extent of the law. today the judge could also agree to terms for the release of the three correctional deputies. they have been behind bars since they were arrested. now, we have filed the paperwork to have cameras in the courtroom at that time, whether or not the judge allows the cameras, though, our reporters will be there. sam and laura. >> thank you very much. >>> the fate two of teens accused of murdering a paramedic in the oakland hills goes to a jury today. jurors are expected to begin deliberations in the trial of christian burton and david mckneel. they are accused of killing quinn boyer near his father's home more than two years ago. prosecutors say it was part of a crime spree by a group of teens that incl

disappointment and disgust that i feel cannot be overstated. >> reporter: according to the coroner michael tyreeied of blunt force they hands of another person, that is, medical speak for beating so severe that he died of internal bleeding. the irony was that tyree was not supposed to be in jail anymore. he had served a five day sentence and was in the jail's protective care unit because it was supposed to be the safest place for him to wait for a bed to open in a mental health unit. the three correctional deputies are all on unpaid leave, they have turned in their badges, they have lawyers, they are refuse to go speak and the sheriff confirms that the fbi is also investigating this case. today's protest outside the santa clara county jail is set for noon. we will be there as well. laura. >> thank you very much. >>> now, a follow up. living in concord no longer an option for a convicted rapist frazier smith was going to move into a concord home but the property owner has now backed out. people living in that neighborhood rallied against smith's placement there. the 51-year-old who was convicted

michael tyree was found dead in his santa clara jail cell august 27th. three corrections officers are now arrested and charged with murder. in an exclusive interview, his sister talks about the loss, her brother and his death. nbc has more on the story. >> reporter: well, jessica, michael tyree's family does not live here in the bay area, so today was the first time a family member was interviewed about the death, the ongoing investigation. shannon tyree, the sister of murder victim michael tyree, flew across the country today to go to the funeral home and visit the county. she came to take her brother's ashes home. >> it was important, he was my brother. i'm taking him home in a box. he was my

correctional officers for an assault on a different inmate a few minutes before the murder of michael tyree. >> reporter: a number of public defenders wore pins that said tyree. >> the people tell us they've experienced abuse at the hands of the staff and witnessed this abuse take the life of one of our clients. we take that personally. >> reporter: the county board met in closed session to discuss liability for michael tyree's death in the main jail. a settlement can be worth millions to the family. >> it's something that could be done quickly, to sort of heal the wounds of what is at this point a very tragic situation. and unnecessary. >> reporter: the defendants are being held at santa rita jail in pleasanton for their own protection. in san jose, david louie, abc7 news. >>> an inmate inside santa clara county main jail is speaking out to what he heard and saw about the death. he spoke with melanie woodrow today. >> reporter: the inmate says he does not fear retaliation and wants everyone to know this is not the first time he'd witnessed excessive force inside of the jail. the night befo

three correctional deputies accused killing michael tyree appeared in court year. the three did not enter a plea. according to the investigator a nurse toll the deputies he did not take the medication and that night they went to his cell where others heard commotion and then silence. the district ton has filed a new felony count against the trio. >> we file felony assault charges gum the officers for assault on a different inmate named juan vya a few minutes before the murder of michael tyree. another inmate temperatures abc in an exclusive jailhouse interview he heard michael tyree say i am sorry, please, please, i am sorry and later, he saw a deputy pump his chest but body flew wicked came out. an occupy found he bled to death internally. >> san jose fire officials believe a man who disappear interested a drainage canal is okay. a group of four young men decided to see how far they could walk into a canal near 101 and three turned back but the other continues on and vanished. san jose fire conducted a thorough search in the water but they believe he made it out s

michael tyre died around midnight wednesday. and his death was suspicious, that's when the department placed the three correctional officers on administrative leave. on friday it turned into a homicide. the police department received information from tyre's autopsy. on saturday, police searched the three officers' homes for evidence, and today they were booked, five days after the death. the three corrections officers had been on the job for relatively short time. this incident has raised questions about training and supervision at the jail. senior investigative reporter steven stock looked into that issue. >> janelle, sources within the sheriff's office said these corrections officers received little to no specialized training. especially in the handling of mentally ill inmates. one source used to be an instructor and used these tactics but was removed and put on other duty. one of the corrections officers involved in this case had had at least nine use of force complaints filed against him before this incident. this video provi

correctional officers for an assault on a different inmate a few minutes before the murder of michael tyree. >> reporter: a number of public defenders wore pins that said tyree. >> the people tell us they've experienced abuse at the hands of the staff and witnessed this abuse take the life of one of our clients. we take that personally. >> reporter: the county board met in closed session to discuss liability for michael tyree's death in the main jail. a settlement can be worth millions to the family. >> it's something that could be done quickly, to sort of heal the wounds of what is at this point a very tragic situation. and unnecessary. >> reporter: the defendants are being held at santa rita jail in pleasanton for their own protection. in san jose, david louie, abc7 news. >>> an inmate inside santa clara county main jail is speaking out to what he heard and saw about the death. he spoke with melanie woodrow today. >> reporter: the inmate says he does not fear retaliation and wants everyone to know this is not the first time he'd witnessed excessive force inside of the jail. the night befo

raphael rodriguez is facing murder charges in the keith of michael tyree. he says sheriffs investigators are relying on hearsay from inmates. rodriguez also accused detectives of making things up.

he spoke to the mercury news saying he never touched michael tyree and that he was only in tyree's cell to do a search. a day after the arrest people rallied outside the jail where tyree died and where the three deputies were working to demand that the district attorney prosecute the trio to the fullest extent of the law. today we could also hear the judge -- rather the attorneys for the three men try to set up terms for their release, up to now they have been behind bars not in the santa clara county jail, but outside at the dublin -- the santa rita jail in dublin for their own protection. laura. >>> today the santa clara county board of supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss the legal ramifications of michael tyree's death. that meeting will take place behind closed doors. it's likely the county will face some kind of lawsuit in connection with the inmate's death. >>> coming up next at 4:41, dealing with a population overgrowth in the city. how a san francisco supervisor wants to change the way you travel in a very short amount of time. >>> all right. the day after summer.

spoke with a mercury news reporter from the santa rita jail in dublin saying he never touched michael tyree and that he was only in tyree's cell for saerch. now, a day after the arrest people rallied outside the jail where tyree died and where the three deputies worked to demand that the district attorney prosecute the trio to the fullest extent of the law. today at the arraignment is also the time when the judge could set up terms of release. the three men have been behind bars since their arrest. outside the santa clara county where they worked for their own protection. we have filed paperwork to have cameras inside that courtroom for that hearing. we will learn later today whether that will be allowed. sam and laura. >> thank you very much. >>> a bay area woman is reportedly set to receive almost a half million dollars in a wrongful arrest lawsuit. service police pulled her over at gunpoint back in 2009 when a license plate reader misidentified her car. they treated her as a high risk felony suspect. the city examiner is suing -- excuse me, the examiner cite city documents indicating a $

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disappoint and disgust that i feel cannot be overstated. >> reporter: now, according to the coroner michael tyree died of blunt force at the hands of another person, that is medical speak for a beating so severe that he died of internal bleeding. now, the irony is that tyree wasn't even supposed to be at the santa clara county jail. a lawyer for his family tells us that he had already served a five-day sentence and was in the jail's protective care unit because it was supposed to be the safest place for him to wait for a bed in a mental health unit. the three correctional deputies are on unpaid leave today, they have turned in their badges and the sheriff confirms that the fbi is also investigating. community members and family members are going to gather at noon today to rally in support of michael tyree, the victim in this beating. laura. >> thank you very much. you can watch the entire news conference with santa clara county sheriff laurie smith on our website, just click on the top story box, that's at nbcbayarea.com. >>> new this morning, a woman leads law enforcement on a high speed chase t

manley was the judge who ordered michael tyree to a treatment program. scott shafer has that interview. >> judge manley, welcome. >> thank you. >> i know you can't talk about the michael tyree case in santa clara county but there are a lot of people like him, people with mental illness who are in jail throughout california, throughout the country. what kinds of obstacle dozen they face? >> those who enter the criminal justice system, whether it's in my county or any other throughout california, they face incredible challenges. we have a broken system. and they do not get the treatment they need. and what happens is so often, they continue to be arrested again and again. and the courthouse becomes like a revolving door. i used to say the jail was a revolving door. but now mentally ill people are so often in the criminal justice system held for longer period of times that it's really the court that becomes a revolving door. and so their challenges are, number one, they are arrest ed for numerous charges. they often receive punishment but they very seldom e

. >> michael tyree was found dead a week ago in his cell. >> the autopsy results showed tyree died of blunt force trauma. >> david is live along with melanie woodrow. david, start us off, please. >> reporter: he was in jail for drug possession as well as petty theft. the sheriff today called his murder could you ardly and disgusting and contrary to the values that deputies are expected to embrace. >> the attorney for the family of michael tyree didn't mince words about his death. >> there's a fact basis for the phrase he got the [ bleep ] out of him. so they beat him badly. >> reporter: after a week of silence the santa clara county sheriff laid out details from the investigation, the deputies are accused of murder, conspiracy and assault under color of authority. the coroner's examination found tyree bled to death after blunt force trauma and found naked and covered in feces. >> this is a tragic, sad, heartbreaking event and that michael tyree, is a person of value -- >> deputies ferris were arrested at dawn -- >> each photographed at the santa clara main jail, the same jail where th

rafael rodriguez told in an interview he is innocent and never touched michael tyree.e was found dead in his jail cell beaten to death while waiting to transferred to a mental facility. his death has prompted many roasters in san jose and many people include his family members, are calling for change. there will be a special meeting held by the santa clara board of supervisors to discussion possible litigation from the incident the public comments are take were before they head into closed session. >> new details this morning of a san francisco woman seriously injured in a boating accident off catalina island that claimed the life of her boyne the son of a former 49 c.e.o. family members say the 25-year-old remains in a coma in a southern california hospital. the dinghy collided with a boat and her boyfriend, michael harris, was killed in a crash and another friend is missing. the sister has in idea that her boyfriend died. >> it is hard, going to be hard to tell her michael >> michael harris was the son of former 49ers c.e.o. peter harris. the couple have been dating

. >> michael tyree was found dead a week ago in his cell. >> the autopsy results showed tyree died of blunt force trauma. >> david is live along with melanie woodrow. david, start us off, please. >> reporter: he was in jail for drug possession as well as petty theft. the sheriff today called his murder could you ardly and disgusting and contrary to the values that deputies are expected to embrace. >> the attorney for the family of michael tyree didn't mince words about his death. >> there's a fact basis for the phrase he got the [ bleep ] out of him. so they beat him badly. >> reporter: after a week of silence the santa clara county sheriff laid out details from the investigation, the deputies are accused of murder, conspiracy and assault under color of authority. the coroner's examination found tyree bled to death after blunt force trauma and found naked and covered in feces. >> this is a tragic, sad, heartbreaking event and that michael tyree, is a person of value -- >> deputies ferris were arrested at dawn -- >> each photographed at the santa clara main jail, the same jail where th

the body of michael tyree was found last week, naked and covered in waste in his cell.f blunt force trauma. the officers could be arraigned on tuesday. >> the search continues for the gunman in a shooting as sacramento city college with one person killed and another seriously wounded, the campus is open for classes today. >> four, the husband of the kentucky clerk refeudsing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples said she will fought resign and will stay in jail as long as it takes. five clerks at the rowan county courthouse are handing out licenses starting this morning. >> five, look how much cooler than agency we are going to be great 3-10 degrees and it will be breezy again but the winds will slacken this weekend and the heated runs. i will show how you much hotter it will be as you celebrate labor day. >> six, speaking of which, it is going to be a busy labor day weekend so get an early start to get out of town because we have a last construction projects and we will not forget the bart transbay tube closure is not the only site of heavy traffic. >> hundred

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. >> reporter: tin the wake of michael tyree's -- in the wake of michael tyree's beating death from the hands of sheriffs correctional deputies, leaders are calling for action to improve the system. forming a task force to investigate inmate care. modernizing expanding the surveillance camera system and establishing a hot line to report abuse. i asked the sheriff did have to take mountain mountains' death to -- michael tyree's death to examine the conditions. protesters say jail misconduct was nothing knew. >> we respond to complaints all the time. unfortunately it is a huge tragedy. i am sorry it happened. i am sorry to the family. to the decedent in this. we are always reviewing our condition. >> the sheriff toxed about mental health -- talked about mental health training for the three sheriffs correctional deputies. >> i hold full responsibility for this action and for what happened. absolutely. now, would mental health training prevented this? i think this is -- these are rogue deputies that allegedly killed someone. >> reporter: the county is enlisting the help of the u.s. departme

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color of authority charges in connection with the death of 31-year-old santa clara county inmate michael tyree. tyree died from internal bleeding due to blunt force trauma. >> this violent cowardly life that took mr. tyree's life is not indicative of the values that we expect and honor with the men and women of this department. >> reporter: a search of criminal court records turned up one prior arrest for matthew farris. in 2007 when farris was 18 years old, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. there were no prior arrest records for lubrin or rodriguez, but a source familiar with the investigation tells abc 7 news that an inmate currently in the hospital has accused rodriguez and another correctional deputy, not currently facing charges, in a different incident involving excessive force. the source says the inmate is being treated at valley medical for a broken jaw. attorney paula canne is representing tyree's family. she thanks sheriff smith on behalf of the family for acting swiftly and reminded everyone that michael was someone's brother and son. >> michael tyree, eve

now in it it lists as victim as an inmate named michael tyree. us tyree was badly beaten in his jail cell. several sources tell our investigative unit tyree had wounds consistent with the physical beating with lacerations to his liver and his spleen. however, the coroner has not yet released the autopsy report. as we first reported friday, the sheriff put the three correctional deputies on administrative leave after the incident. according to the court document, tyree waiting to be transferred to a bed at momentum crisis residential treatment center. sources tell us, some sort of argument ensued inside of the jail cell around midnight and all of the sheriff said in the last few days of the incident guards found tyree unresponsive in his cell during a routine check. >> deputies going around doing welfare checks as normal, noticed the person was not responding to them knocking on the door. they rendered aid. fire and paramedics were called. >> reporter: we did reach out to the victim's sister, out of state, she told us she is not ready to speak abo

prosecutors contend the messages were set six months before the beating death of michael tyree who was on a mental hold here. which is little comfort to the family of villa who was also beaten by the jail guards. a woman who claims she was beaten say the guards aren't getting the training that they need. >> you don't beat someone who has a mental problem. >> so, no, i don't think a week is enough. i think that experienced correctional officers should be involved with the clients that have mental health issues. >> now attorneys for matthew farris, jereh lubrin are due in front of a judge at 9:00. they'll say they are not a flight risk and they are committed to their communities and staying here, but the district attorney's office feels so strongly that they did release those documents showing those texts between these three that they say reveals a pattern of behavior. in san jose, kris sanchez, "today in the bay." >> thank you very much, kris. >>> 6:05. the undocumented immigrant accused of killing kate steinly back in front of a judge today. a judge ruled there was enough evidence to s

. >> those who were supposed to protect michael tyre did not. instead they killed him and we have charged them with murder. >> the three officers stand accused of beating to death tyre on august 27th. he was found in his cell covered in his own waste. the defense attorney for farris says farris did not cause tyre's death. >> he's not doing well at all because he's in custody. he's law enforcement. he's used to become on the other side of the -- he's used to being on the other side of the bars. >> reporter: authorities say tyree suffered from mental illness. many inmates say they heard tyree saying i'm sorry, i'm sorry, stop, stop. when one of the deputies returned an hour later he found tyree on the floor. he died from internal injuries. >> we have filed charges because they have all three responsible for the murder of michael tyree. the individual evidence will be presented in court. >> reporter: the documents indicate just before the inmate was beaten, another officer hit another inmate in the head. the three officers are in custody and are sch

as an issue that is a crisis. >> the santa clara, sheriff asked swiftly after the 3 is-year-old michael tyree who suffered from mental illness was found nakedded covered in feces. the coroner determined he pled to -- bled to death after blunt force trauma. three deputies, rafael rodriguez and jereh lubrin were arrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy. >> the disappointment and disguest i feel cannot be overstated. >> community groups want the feeling by the sheriff turned into action and are asking for independent oversite of the jail, more programs for inmates and more training for guards on dealing with people with mental health issues. the first step is get the sheriff face-to-face with the inmates. >> she said she had never been in the jail to talk with the inmates and what going on. that is not how you treat the customer. she is going they do that now. >> i receive add statement from the district attorney about 15 americans ago and said the d.a. has begun to review the case to determine what charges, if any, should be filed if charges are filed the arraignment for the officers, far

. >> michael tyree was found dead at the santa clara county jail in san jose. at the time deputies reported finding tyree naked, covered incompetenexcrement. now three deputies face charges of murder, conspiracy, and assault in tyree's death. an autopsy shows the inmate died of internal bleeding from blunt-force trauma. >> the disappointment and disgust that i feel cannot be overstated. >> other inmates reportedly saw the three deputies enter tyree's cell. the deputies were there conducting a routine contraband search and make sure he took his medication. the inmates say they heard cries for help. then silence. it wasn't until the next morning that one of the deputies found tyree unresponsive on the floor. only then, investigators say, did the deputies admit they used force to restrain him. >> no relative, no friend, no anybody, wants to hear that their loved one dies as a result of a murder. so it's doubly traumatic for them. >> the attorney for michael tyree's family says he was only in jail on a probation violation stemming from a minor drug-related arrest. h

. >> reporter: on august 27th. 31-year-old michael tyree was found dead at the santa clara county jailse. at the time, deputies reported finding tyree naked, covered in excrement and unresponsive. but now 27-year-old deputies matthew ferris and rafael rodriguez as well as 28-year-old deputy jerry lubrin face charges of murder, conspiracy and assault in tyree's death. an autopsy shows the inning made diet of inning personal bleeding from blunt force trauma. >> the disappointment and disgust that i feel cannot be overstated. >> reporter: other inmates reportedly saw the three deputies enter tyree's cells they were there kit a routine do that ban search and to make sure tyree hook took his medication. the inmates say they heard cries for help and then silence, it wasn't until the next morning that one. deputies found tyree unresponsive on the floor. only then investigators say did the deputies admit they used force to restrain him. >> no relative, no friend, no anybody wants to hear that their loved one dies as the result of a murder. so it's doubly traumatic for them. >> reporter: the at

rafael rodriguez said he never touched michael tyree. steps are being taken to republic itself in case a lawsuit is filed in his case. the board of supervisors will meet this morning to discuss what it called "significant exposure to hit dangerous e legal counsel will family the meeting. it will be closed to the public. abc reporter will have more on the story at the top of the hour. >> bart's tube was closed for rail replacement repair work trains are still experiencing a 30-minute delay because a man actually took a selfie while lay on the tracks at 930 and posted it to his family who contacted bart miss out of concern the map was still in danger after all train activity was halted, though, the cell phone was traced and showed he was no longer in the bart system. >> a special tour is headed to wayne country this month, in response to a racially chapped incident that happened on the napa valley wipe train. a black woman's book club was kickoff unfairly so, and the wipe train apologized and now a nonprofit food policy council is hosting

nbc has more on the story. >> reporter: well, jessica, michael tyree's family does not live here in the bay area, so today was the first time a family member was interviewed about the death, the ongoing investigation. shannon tyree, the sister of murder victim michael tyree, flew across the country today to go to the funeral home and visit the county. she came to take her brother's ashes home. >> it was important, he was my brother. i'm taking him home in a box. he was my brother. >> reporter: michael was supposed to be moved to a mental health program before he was found in a cell beaten to death. shannon says if those responsible thought he was an insignificant, forgotten man, they were wrong. >> he was loved. he was part of a family. >> sisters who loved him, aunts who loved him. cousins who loved him. the officers seriously misunderstood who michael is. >> reporter: they are upset that the murder suspect gets to post bail. shannon wants more safety for mentally ill inmates. >> they can't be left to people what don't know what to do to help. >> reporter: shannon believes there should

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sheriff laurie smith says the three deputies were the only ones who entered michael tyree's cell the night he died. we know that correctional deputies who work as jail guards are not peace officers and so they don't have the same level of training as a peace officer. sheriff smith would not elaborate about that training, instead me stuck to a script and teleprompter and offered condolences to the inmate's family. >> the disappointment and disgust that i feel is k. not be overstated. >> now, according to the coroner michael tyree died of blunt force at the hands of another person, that is a beating so severe he essentially died of internal bleeding. he had already served a five-day sentence and was in the jail's protective care unit on the sixth floor because he was waiting for a bed in a mental health unit. a lawyer for the family says he was only there because it was supposed to be the safest place for him while waiting for that bed in that mental health unit. the three correctional deputies are now on unpaid leave, they have handed over their badges, lawyered up and refuse to go sp

he said everything she shared with us today he also reported to the detectives investigating michael tyree's death. inside the santa clara county main jail, armando galvin said he heard screams coming from a nearby inmate's cell the night before michael tyree died. >> saying i'm sorry, i'm sorry. please, please, i'm sorry. >> reporter: galvin says the screams and pleas were followed by silence. at the time, correctional deputies matthew farris, jereh lub bin, and rodriguez were doing rounds. he said when they got to his cell, they were acting differently and hardly searched. about an hour later lubrin returned. >> excuse my language, but he said does he usually [ bleep ] himself. then he went back to tyree's cell and was calling his name. he didn't respond. went back to the phone on the desk, called it in. rafael rodriguez came in with the flash light. >> reporter: galvin says he could see lubrin pull tyree's body out of his cell. >> he started trying to revive him by pumping his chest. when he was doing that, body fluid was coming out of his mouth. >> reporter: tyree died of multiple blunt

color of authority charges in connection with the death of 31-year-old santa clara county inmate michael tyreeeding due to blunt force trauma. >> this violent cowardly life that took mr. tyree's life is not indicative of the values that we expect and honor wit

three jailed guards are to blame for the death of michael tyree and have been arrested on suspicion ofy guards on duty the day that tyree died. >> get manage and out of san francisco will be tougher this weekend. bart is shut down the transbay tube so no service tomorrow on the transbay for machine. a bus bridge runs between oakland 19th street and the transbay terminal in san francisco. >> travels throughout san francisco are going to be harder with a closure at king street because of the central subway service project and tonight, through tuesday at 5:00 a.m., ferry riders, the larkspur ferry will be set up by spalding and the 8:48 will not operate. >> we are cooler this morning and calmer at the exploritorium, with 40s and 50s and breezes pick up. low-to-mid 70's around the bay. north bay and inland east bay hit the upper 70s. it will be much warmer 10- or 15-degrees warmer by saturday and sunday. >> stocks opened lower after would days of gains as tradeers look at latest report on the jobs market. the dow is off more than 269 points as the new york stock exchange has been around 20

his cell naked and unconscious more than an hour later. >> those who were supposed to protect michael tyree did not. instead, they killed him. and we have charged them with murder. >> tyree wasn't supposed to be in the jail that night. but there were no beds in a mental health facility where he was to be transferred. the deputies did not enter pleas. they will stay locked up at the santa rita jail in dublin until their bail hearings next week. >>> tonight oakland police have a new lead in the shooting death of a musician outside a downtown club last april. emilio nevarez had just played a gig at the golden bull on 14th street. he was loading his gear into a van when gunfire erupted during a fight nearby. he was shot. tonight oakland police released this surveillance video showing a man they say is one of the three people of interest in this shooting and they need your help to identify that guy. >>> police are also looking for two other people they say are linked to the shooting. they were seen leaving the area in a four-door silver mercedes- benz s series sedan. anyone with information is a

. >> we filed against all three of these correctional officers murder for the death of michael tyree. we also filed felony assault charges against these three correctional officers for an assault onan3 a different inmat named juan via a few minutes before the murder of michael tyree. >> reporter: the attorney for matthew farris told us his client is innocent and should not be held without bail because he's not a flight risk. d.a. jeff rosen says he will fight to keep all three suspects behind bars. >> when someone commits murder, there's no bail. >> reporter: according to a report issued by investigators, the night he was murdered, tyree was heard saying "i'm sorry, i'm sorry, stop." and officers left tyree alone in his cell for about an hour after the alleged attack and did not call for medical assistance. if convicted, the three officers face life in prison. the d.a. says the fbi is now investigating whether this is a systemic problem at the jail with correctional officers abusing inmates. in addition, sheriff lori smith says she plans to redouble efforts to make sure that correctio

three correctional deputies accused of killing michael tyree appeared this court yesterday.r a plea. according to the investigator a nurse toll the deputies he did not take the medication and that night they went to a cell phone where other inmates heard a commotion and then silence. the district attorney filed a new felony account against the trio. >> we filed felony astate charges against the three correctional officers for an assault on a different inmate named juan via a few minutes before the murder of michael tyree. >> another inmate el toes abc in an exclusive jailhouse interview he heard michael tyree say i am sorry, i am sorry, please, please, i am sorry and saw a deputy pumping his chest but body fluids came identity. he bled to death internally. >> officials believe a man would disappeared into a caltrain agency canal is okay. four young american decided to see how far they could walk into a canal at 101. three continued back but the 4th continued and vanished. a search has been conducted but they believe the boy made it out. >> oakland police are asking for help