Two men who had been detained at Rikers Island died within the past week, according to officials, marking the latest fatalities at New York City's troubled jail complex.

The deaths occurred as Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces mounting pressure regarding the future of the facility. Mamdani stated he would "pursue every avenue" to shut down Rikers Island as soon as possible.

Rikers Island, located in the East River between Queens and the Bronx, has been the subject of extensive criticism over conditions and safety concerns. The jail complex houses both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates.

The facility has been under federal oversight due to ongoing issues with violence, inadequate medical care, and other systemic problems. Officials have not yet released details about the circumstances surrounding the two recent deaths.

The deaths add to a growing list of fatalities at the facility, which has become a focal point in discussions about criminal justice reform in New York City.