LAPD jail footage shows inmate collapsing before dying amid suspected heroin withdrawals

The Brief

  • LAPD is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate who reported suffering drug withdrawals.
  • The police department shared video of the entire incident involving 55-year-old Steven Miller.
  • His exact cause of death is unknown.

LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Police Department has released security footage showing an inmate suffering from withdrawals and collapsing on the floor before dying.

What we know:

On March 9, around 1:15 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation. During the stop, officers determined that the driver of the vehicle, 55-year-old Steven Miller, had a felony warrant and was in possession of illegal narcotics.

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