Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following the death of a man while in Knoxville police custody.
Knoxville Police Department officials say its Office of Professional Standards is set to review the death of a 57-year-old man after he was detained by the department during a search warrant executed late Sunday night at the Ammons apartment complex on Asheville Highway.
KPD says after being detained, the man reportedly said he did not feel well and was taken to UT Medical Center where he died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
KPD adds that a preliminary review of body camera footage showed no force and no violations of KPD policy but that the Office of Professional Standards would be reviewing the incident, per standard protocol.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation into the in-custody death.
KPD says no officers have been placed on leave at this time.
