Thurston County deputies say a 55-year-old man died in their custody on Tuesday. They requested an independent investigation, which will be handled by the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. FOX13
firefighters were called to a medical emergency near Manito Dr NE and Skokomish Way NE. Witnesses told first responders a 55-year-old man was "acting erratically" and needed medical attention.Thurston County sheriff’s deputies arrived, put the man in handcuffs and sat him down. According to authorities, the man was talking with deputies but "became unresponsive" while waiting for firefighters to return.
Deputies took the cuffs off and attempted lifesaving measures, then firefighters arrived and took over, but the man died. The sheriff’s office requested an independent investigation of the death, which will be handled by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. The Thurston County coroner will work to determine the cause and manner of death of the 55-year-old man.
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