The SAPD is investigating the death of a man who was arrested

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Investigating In-Custody Death

Deceased: Male (26) Miami, Florida

On Friday April 20, 2018 at 1:23 PM, Santa Ana Police Officers responded to reports of a male who appeared disoriented and was running into the street in front of cars. The male was also reportedly trying to enter a nearby school.

Officers arrived and located the suspect in front of the school. Officers handcuffed the suspect and requested paramedics for a medical evaluation.

Orange County Fire Authority paramedics arrived on scene, treated and transported the suspect to a local regional hospital. During transport to the hospital, the suspect went into medical distress.

The suspect arrived at the emergency room where doctors declared the suspect deceased at 2:38 PM.

The cause of death is pending investigation by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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