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Man Dies After Medical Episode Inside Harlem NYPD Precinct

The 64-year-old man was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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(Peter Senzamici/Patch)

HARLEM, NY — The NYPD's Force Investigation Division is investigating after a man had a fatal medical episode inside the NYPD's 25th Precinct's police station.

According to the NYPD, 64-year-old Cleodore Bunch was inside the police station at 120 East 119th St. at 12:20 p.m. on Friday when he began having a medical episode.

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Police officers performed life-saving measures, and medics took the man to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead.

Police did not share what led up to the medical incident. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

The NYPD's Force Investigation Division — which investigates whether improper force was used— is investigating this incident.

This is a developing story and may be updated. For questions, email Miranda.Levingston@Patch.com.

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