ASIRT investigating after man found unresponsive in EPS holding cells

 On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at approximately 7:10 p.m., EPS Southeast Division officers responded to the report of a man with a firearm at a residence in the area of 60 Street and 35A Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a male matching the suspect description walking in the area. The male, who was reportedly not dressed for the weather, was stopped by officers and then detained for suspected public intoxication. A firearm matching the one reported was subsequently found in his possession, and he was taken into custody and transported to a holding cell in Southeast Division.

Several routine cell checks were conducted on the accused without incident overnight. This morning, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2020, at approximately 5:55 a.m. during a cell check to provide a meal, the 36-year-old male was found unresponsive. EMS was immediately called, and officers administered first-aid until they arrived. EMS treated him on scene, but he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The Director of Law Enforcement was notified and has directed ASIRT to lead the investigation into this death. Therefore, the EPS will not be providing further comment.

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