A man died after experiencing a medical event during a police encounter on the city's west side. The incident began with a report of a driver passed out behind the wheel, leading to a pursuit and eventual confrontation with police.
A man has died following a medical event during an encounter with police early Monday morning on the city's west side. According to authorities, an anonymous passerby called 911 at around 4:47 a.m. to report someone passed out behind the wheel of a car in the 2900 block of Sullivant Avenue. Officers responded to the scene, and during the interaction, the suspect drove off for reasons that remain unclear.
Police managed to box in the vehicle along Mound Street, across from Hilltonia Middle School. At around 4:55 a.m., a police cruiser was struck, and the suspect experienced a medical event. Paramedics transported the suspect to Grant Medical Center, where he later died. Two officers were injured in the incident. One officer was treated at the scene, while the other was also taken to Grant, and is now in stable condition.Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. The Critical Incident Response Team, Accident Investigation Unit and Crime Scene Search Unit are handling the investigation
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