EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — UPDATE: 11:38 AM: A man died early Sunday after El Paso police took him into custody for public intoxication at a Northeast El Paso apartment complex, according to the police spokesperson during a media press conference Sunday morning.
Police responded to a “drunk disturbing” call at 4907 Crossroads around 1:18 a.m.
According to preliminary information, the 50-year-old man was reportedly intoxicated, arguing, and jumping on vehicles.
Officers took the man into custody.
While in custody, he lost consciousness.
Fire Department medics were called, checked his vitals, and transported him to a hospital, where he later died.
Preliminary information from police indicates the man died from over-intoxication.
The arresting officers are under investigation by the department’s Internal Affairs unit, which is standard procedure for in-custody deaths.
The investigation is ongoing.
A police spokesperson is expected to provide further details from the scene.
This story will be updated.
ORIGINAL INFORMATION:
Police are investigating an in-custody death in west El Paso on Sunday morning.
It happened at 4907 Crossroads following a disturbance call.
Authorities responded to a report of a drunk individual causing a disturbance at 1:18 a.m.
No other information was provided.
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