ASIRT investigating after man found unresponsive in EPS holding cells

On Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at a home in the area of 45 Street and 22 Avenue. It was reported a 23-year-old male who did not reside at the home, but was known to the residents, was intoxicated and acting aggressively. When officers attended they removed the 23-year-old male from the home, but did not lay charges.

Several hours later, at approximately 4:25 p.m., police were contacted by the same residents indicating the 23-year-old had returned and entered the home without permission. Police were dispatched to the address again and took the male into custody for uttering threats and being unlawfully in a dwelling-house.

 

This morning, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at approximately 7:40 a.m. during a routine cell check, the 23-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell. The paramedic on duty, along with other staff, administered first-aid until EMS arrived. EMS treated and transported the male to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 2:05 p.m.. 

 

The EPS will not be providing further comment as the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has since taken the lead in this investigation.

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