Feb 13, 2008 8:38 pm US/Central
Man Dies In Police Custody, Bag Found In Throat
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ―
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The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified the man as 38-year-old Marcus James Burrell, whose address wasn't immediately available.
CBS
A man who was arrested for driving while intoxicated died in police custody early Wednesday morning. According to police, while trying to give first aid, paramedics removed a plastic bag with drugs from the man's throat.
Minneapolis Police pulled over a suspicious vehicle at 23rd and Grand Avenues at about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. The man driving the vehicle was arrested for suspicion of DWI, handcuffed and seated in the back of a patrol car without incident.
According to police, very shortly after being placed in the patrol car the man exhibited signs of a medical emergency and EMS was called to the scene.
Officers began first aid on the man, and when paramedics arrived they removed a plastic bag of suspected crack cocaine from the man's airway.
Police said the man was transported to North Memorial Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified the man as 38-year-old Marcus James Burrell, whose address wasn't immediately available.
The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure, and both the homicide and internal affairs units are investigating.
The specific cause of death of the driver will be determined by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure, and both the homicide and internal affairs units are investigating. The specific cause of death of the driver will be determined by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
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