BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are investigating the death of a man that occurred while he was in NYPD custody, according to officials.
Authorities said 54-year-old Reginald Newkirk was a prisoner at the 67th Precinct near East Flatbush when police requested EMS assistance just before 2:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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Newkirk had fallen ill, according to police. EMS responded and rushed the Brooklyn man to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, where he was later pronounced dead by staff.
The NYPD’s force investigation division is investigating Newkirk’s death…