A 35-year-old man in police custody awaiting burglary charges died Thursday morning at the Fox Hill Police Station after becoming unresponsive during a physical altercation with officers attempting to escort him to court.
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Anton Rahming, the detainee had been held for two days prior to his scheduled court appearance when he resisted officers’ attempts to remove him from his cell. The confrontation escalated when the man allegedly became aggressive toward personnel.
“Initial attempts by two officers to handcuff the individual were met with physical resistance,” ACP Rahming stated during a press briefing outside the station. “The detainee grasped onto one officer, requiring additional personnel to intervene. During the subduing process, they observed he had become unresponsive.”
Emergency Medical Services were immediately summoned to the facility. Upon arrival, EMS personnel conducted an examination and confirmed the man had succumbed at the station. ACP Rahming noted that no visible injuries, signs of vomiting, or prior known medical conditions were documented for the deceased individual.
The coroner has been notified and a comprehensive investigation has been launched, including a post-mortem examination to establish the precise cause of death. Authorities are also working to notify the man’s next of kin.
In response to questions regarding station protocols, ACP Rahming confirmed that no medical personnel are permanently stationed at the Fox Hill facility. When questioned about a recent unrelated escape incident from police custody, he emphasized that the matters were distinct and declined to comment on broader security concerns pending the outcome of the current investigation.