KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo deputies say a man experienced a medical emergency while in custody and later died.
The man was arrested Wednesday by Portage police and taken to the Kalamazoo County jail for domestic violence-related charges, according to a Friday release from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office.
During intake, deputies say the man became unresponsive because of a medical emergency. The sheriff’s office says emergency services were called and life-saving measures were started.
The man was then taken to the hospital, where he later died “as a result of his medical condition,” according to the sheriff’s office. His name was not released Friday.
Deputies say they have requested an independent review with the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WOODTV.com.