A man arrested on the Ebb & Flow First Nation later collapsed in a cell and died, according to RCMP.
On Friday, October 30 at 11:25 a.m., Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a report of a male who was in possession of a machete and making threats towards workers on Lake Road SE on the Ebb & Flow First Nation.
Officers on scene attempted to arrest the 27-year-old man — who was in a highly agitated state.
After initially resisting arrest, officers were able to arrest the man. Once at the detachment, the man was placed in a cell where he collapsed onto the floor.
Officers immediately provided medical assistance until EMS arrived and transported the man to the hospital.
He was later pronounced deceased.
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba was notified and are investigating.
