Alexandria Man Dies in Police Custody, Investigations Launched into Arrest Procedures and Cause of Death

An investigation is underway following the death of 32-year-old Allan F. Tucker III of Woodbridge, Virginia, who died in police custody in Alexandria after being arrested for public intoxication.

According to FOX 5 DC, officers responded around 5:07 p.m. Friday to reports of a man running and yelling through an apartment complex in the 2800 block of N. Beauregard Street. Police said Tucker was taken into custody after attempts to de-escalate the situation and was transported to the Alexandria Adult Detention Center.

DC News Now reported that Tucker later required medical assistance at the facility. Officers and medical staff attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead…

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