December 4th 2023.
On December 1st, a tragic event unfolded in The Bronx. A 49-year-old man passed away in NYPD custody after an altercation with Emergency Medical Services personnel.
The incident began around 10:20 a.m. when neighbors and witnesses called EMS to the man's residence. He had been injured in a motor vehicle collision and needed medical attention.
When EMS arrived, they attempted to provide aid, but the man allegedly refused it. The situation then escalated as EMS personnel struggled to load him into an ambulance for transport to the hospital. In the midst of this struggle, the man allegedly headbutted a 33-year-old paramedic, causing further complications. The extent of the paramedic's injuries is not currently known.
Despite the physical altercation, EMS was able to transport the man to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln on 149th Street. During his treatment, NYPD took him into custody. Sadly, the man passed away while receiving medical care at the hospital.
The NYPD's Force Investigation Division has now been tasked with thoroughly examining the incident. This division is responsible for scrutinizing cases involving the use of police force, including deaths in police custody.
The deceased man was a resident of Prospect Avenue in Mott Haven. Out of respect for the family notification process, the authorities have chosen not to release his identity.
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