Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after a man died following a struggle at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.
Police informed the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) that the man suffered “a medical emergency and became unresponsive” after a struggle during the processing procedure Wednesday morning.
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The man was then transported to Health Sciences Centre where he was pronounced dead, according to an IIU news release Thursday.
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No further details were released as the IIU continues the investigation.
The IIU is a civilian organization that investigates serious incidents involving police.
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