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The SIU is an arm's-length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.
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According to the SIU, a post-mortem examination determined the cause of death was acute cocaine and fentanyl intoxication complicated by hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and acute bronchopneumonia.
The man also had minor scrapes and lacerations on his face associated with banging his head on the floor.
The SIU had been conducting an investigation into the incident, which has now been terminated.
“The man died of a drug overdose prior to his contact with police, in conjunction with other medical issues,” SIU director, Tony Laparco said in a news release. “Accordingly, I have terminated the investigation into this incident.”