Manitoba’s Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is looking into the death of a man who was detained under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act (IPDA) and later died in hospital.

Police responded to a report of an assault in the 100 block of Mayfair Avenue at around 5:13 a.m. on June 27. The man, in his 20s, was found intoxicated but declined to pursue charges. After being medically cleared, he was taken to the Main Street Project for lodging under the IPDA.

At 10:39 a.m., roughly five hours later, the man suffered a medical emergency while in custody. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The IIU has taken over the investigation.

Man Dies While in Manitoba RCMP Custody: IIU

This is the second such death to be investigated by the IIU that occurred on the same day in the province.

On June 27, RCMP in Chemawawin Cree Nation were called to Albert Street around 2:27 p.m. for reports of a man acting erratically. Officers found him in medical distress lying in the street. He was taken into custody and transported to the local nursing station, where he became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the IIU at 1-844-667-6060.