Columbus man who died from medical episode in police custody identified by coroner officials
A Columbus man is being sent for an autopsy after passing away from a medical episode in police custody this week, according to officials.
The incident occurred during the evening hours of October 5, 2023 involving two Columbus Police Department Officers and an individual placed into custody
Muscogee County Coroner’s Office identified the individual as 38-year-old Leroy Strong Jr. He suffered a medical episode and later passed away after being transported to the hospital.
Strong Jr’s body will be sent to the GBI crime lab, as GBI is investigating the death. Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson says he will have further comments at the conclusion of the investigation.
This remains a developing story.
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