FDLE Investigating After Man Dies In ECSO Custody

May 21, 2022

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating after a man died in the custody of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Friday afternoon.

Deputies responded to a call of an individual acting erratic and potentially suffering from a mental health episode at Beverly Parkway and W Street, next to the Victor Randall Stadium at the Brent Athletic Park.

ECSO released the following statement:

“Based on the observation of the deputy and the information provided by witnesses, the decision was made to take the individual into custody for a mental health evaluation.

“After the individual was taken into custody, deputies realized the individual was in distress. Emergency medical personnel were called and arrive on scene within minutes. Upon arrival, they began medical assessment and treatment. EMS later pronounced the 51-year-old male deceased.”

As is standard procedure, three deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave. FDLE is leading the investigation into the in-custody death.

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One Response to “FDLE Investigating After Man Dies In ECSO Custody”

  1. Alan macks on May 21st, 2022 5:25 pm

    I knew this man very
    Well he used be a good friend and he was a former employee years ago but he had a serious drug problem I had to cut all ties I tried to help him many times but he would not give up the
    drugs the last time he came over I asked he to leave he refused so I called the sheriff office he was acting crazy so sad the out come of this I feel very bad for the deputies have to go through this my prayers are with the officeres and the man and his family

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