Man dies while in Canton police custody
CANTON, Ohio (WJW) — An investigation is underway after a man reportedly died while in Canton police custody Thursday evening.
Police were initially called to the 1700 block of Sherrick Road South East around 8:15 p.m. for reports of a single-car crash in the area. Upon arrival they saw an unoccupied vehicle and a power pole down in the road.
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With the help of witnesses, police were able to locate the driver of the vehicle who had headed to the Amvets Post down the road.
Police said 53-year-old Frank Tyson of East Canton was at first not cooperative with them.
“Shortly after securing him in handcuffs, officers recognized that Tyson had become unresponsive,” the department said in a statement.
Tyson was given CPR and Narcan, according to police, and medics rushed him to Aultman Hospital. He was declared dead at 9:18 p.m.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is handling an independent investigation and two of the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave, Canton police said.
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Canton Mayor William Sherer II released a statement saying he sent his condolences to the Tyson family.
“Incidents like these are always difficult and challenging for a community,” he said in the statement. “The City of Canton has my word that this office will be transparent with them when difficult times arise. I have full faith in the leadership of Chief John Gabbard as we navigate these waters.”
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