On Sunday at 2:48 p.m. the Auburn Police Department received a complaint from the 700 block of Martin Luther King Drive regarding a person who was exhibiting erratic behavior, the police report said.
Officers responded to the area and contacted the 32-year-old man, Ricardo Gary, near the 600 block of Spencer Avenue.
Police said Gary became combative with the responding officers and subsequently a Taser was deployed.
After Gary was detained, EMS responded to conduct an assessment. Police said that during their evaluation, Gary lost consciousness and first responders immediately performed life-saving measures, including the administration of Narcan.
Gary was transported to the East Alabama Medical Center Emergency Room by EMS, where life-saving measures continued. He was pronounced deceased by the attending physician at EAMC Emergency Room, according to the release.
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In accordance with the APD’s protocol, this incident is being investigated by ALEA.
