By Sally Krutzig
The Idaho Statesman
CALDWELL, Idaho 鈥� A distressed man died while being restrained by Caldwell police and fire personnel Saturday night.
The Caldwell Police Department, Caldwell Fire Department and Canyon County Paramedics responded to a call at 11 p.m. about a medical emergency involving a 68-year-old man, the police department said in a Sunday
鈥淭he reporting party indicated that the man was suffering from an unknown medical condition, acting violently, and was threatening to jump off a third-floor balcony,鈥� police said.
Police said officers and fire personnel restrained him using 鈥渕inor physical force and body weight,鈥� and placed handcuffs on him, 鈥渋n an attempt to save the man from harming himself or others.鈥�
鈥淪hortly after handcuffs were applied, the man lost consciousness,鈥� police said. 鈥淥fficers and fire personnel removed the handcuffs and immediately began life-saving measures, but despite their efforts, the man tragically passed away.鈥�
Police said the cause of his death is not yet known. The Canyon County Coroner鈥檚 Office will conduct an autopsy.
鈥淭he tragic loss of life in our custody weighs heavily on my heart, and my deepest sympathy goes out to the family and loved ones affected,鈥� Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram said in a statement. 鈥淭he department is committed to transparency and accountability as we navigate this painful process. Every loss is a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and serve with compassion.鈥�
The Critical Incident Task Force, led by the Nampa Police Department, will investigate the incident.
The Caldwell and Nampa police departments did not immediately respond to the Idaho Statesman鈥檚 questions.
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