Video released of moments leading up to man’s in-custody death in South Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department (APD) is continuing to investigate an in-custody death that took place last month in south Austin. Police said on Monday, June 17, around 4:02 p.m., Austin 911 received multiple calls reporting a disturbance at the Circle K Convenience Store located at 8801 S IH-35 Frontage Road. Callers reported a man, later identified as Jermaine Sims, was “acting erratic” and was “throwing things” inside the store.

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