TBI Probes Death of Man in MPD Custody

A suspect died in the custody of the Memphis Police Department (MPD) after being apprehended following a foot chase. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has taken over the case at the request of the Shelby County District Attorney. The suspect had been reported rummaging through property before being located by officers. MPD stated that the suspect resisted being handcuffed and appeared exhausted, prompting them to call an ambulance. The suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital. The officers involved will be relieved of duty pending the completion of the investigation.