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Man Dies In Police Custody After Falling Ill At Brooklyn Precinct

The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

(Peter Senzamici/Patch)

BROOKLYN, NY — A man died in police custody after falling ill at a Brooklyn precinct over the weekend.

Reginald Newkirk, 54, fell ill at the 67 Precinct around 2:12 p.m. on Saturday.

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He was taken to Kings County Hospital and was pronounced dead on Sunday, Oct. 4.

The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

No additional details have been released.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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