EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 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. <\/p>\n
Police responded to a “drunk disturbing” call at 4907 Crossroads around 1:18 a.m.<\/p>\n
According to preliminary information, the 50-year-old man was reportedly intoxicated, arguing, and jumping on vehicles.<\/p>\n
Officers took the man into custody. <\/p>\n
While in custody, he lost consciousness. <\/p>\n
Fire Department medics were called, checked his vitals, and transported him to a hospital, where he later died.<\/p>\n
Preliminary information from police indicates the man died from over-intoxication. <\/p>\n
The arresting officers are under investigation by the department’s Internal Affairs unit, which is standard procedure for in-custody deaths. <\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n
A police spokesperson is expected to provide further details from the scene. <\/p>\n
This story will be updated.<\/p>\n
ORIGINAL INFORMATION:<\/p>\n
Police are investigating an in-custody death in west El Paso on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
It happened at 4907 Crossroads following a disturbance call. <\/p>\n
Authorities responded to a report of a drunk individual causing a disturbance at 1:18 a.m. <\/p>\n
No other information was provided.<\/p>\n
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