Man In Custody Dies En Route to Hospital
Franconia Police District- A man in police custody passed away while being taken to a nearby hospital.
At 4:18 p.m., officers responded to numerous calls for service for a man running into traffic and conducting himself in a disorderly manner in the 6500 block of Amherst Avenue, Springfield. An officer found Temiki Murray, 44, of Lorton, blocking southbound lanes of Amherst Avenue. The officer attempted to speak with him and guide him onto the sidewalk. Murray immediately ran back into traffic.
Officers followed from a distance directing additional officers to Murray’s location. Murray stopped running in a nearby parking lot. Officers reengaged and explained they were there to help him. Fire and rescue personnel were requested to respond. Murray was then placed into handcuffs to prevent him from running back into traffic. No force was used while taking him into custody.
Murray was then taken to a nearby hospital in an ambulance. While enroute to the hospital, Murray suffered a medical emergency. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the specific cause and manner of death.
Chief Davis has directed the release of the body camera footage and audio recordings within 30 days or when it no longer jeopardizes the integrity of the investigation.
All information provided in this release is based on preliminary investigative findings and may be subject to revision as the investigation progresses.
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