Burglary suspect dies in custody, Oakland Police Department says

"Upon arrival, officers located the individual inside the residence, the department said. While attempting to detain the individual, a brief struggle ensued. After being taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive. Paramedics gave medical assistance and the suspect was transported to a hospital, where the person died, police said. Police who were involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, following department policy."

"A person suspected of a residential break-in early Saturday morning near the Oakland Zoo died while in custody, police claim. The Oakland Police Department announced the death on Saturday afternoon. The department did not identify the deceased person, saying it will share that information as soon as the investigative process allows and in compliance with the law. Just after 4:15 a.m. on the 11000 block"

A person suspected of a residential break-in near the Oakland Zoo died after being detained by police early Saturday. Officers responded to a report of a break-in and then received a call reporting a medical emergency for the suspect. Officers found the individual inside the residence and a brief struggle occurred during an attempted detention. After being taken into custody the person became unresponsive. Paramedics provided medical assistance and the suspect was transported to a hospital, where the person later died. Officers involved were placed on administrative leave and multiple agencies are investigating the in-custody death.

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