Tracking the Deaths in the Rikers Island Jail Complex 2022 Gotham Rex 2 years ago 12 have died so far this year, a pace suggesting last year’s eight-year high will be surpassed. Source: New York Times Share: Here's Why Rikers Island Is in CrisisDateSeptember 15, 2021In relation toCorrection Department (NYC)On Rikers Island, Two Deaths in Four Days Push Jails Toll to 16DateDecember 15, 2021In relation toDeaths (Fatalities)As Deaths Rise at Rikers Island, Oversight Board Fails to Raise AlarmDateNovember 9, 2021In relation toCorrection Board (NYC)