Man dies while in Worcester Police custody

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Police say a man who was in their custody has died.

Police say officers found the man Wednesday night suffering a medical emergency in his cell at the Worcester Police Department.

Officers gave the man first aid before he was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police say the Medical Examiner's Office tells them the death doesn't appear to be suspicious, but they're awaiting autopsy results to determine how the man died.

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