MSHP investigating after man dies in custody

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating after a man died while in the custody of the patrol.

Troop A posted on social media that a man died after being taken in custody by troopers in Johnson County.

The release states that around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Johnson County Central Dispatch requested troopers to respond to a burglary in progress in the 100 block of State Route D in Knob Noster.

Preliminary investigations found the suspect was allegedly breaking windows at an apartment. When troopers arrived, they saw the suspect was armed with a knife outside the apartment complex.

Troopers commanded the suspect to drop the knife, but he did not comply. Troopers then tased the man, and he was taken into custody.

Shortly after being taken into custody, the suspect became unconscious. EMS personnel and officers at the scene tried to save the man, but he died.

The Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the death, while the Johnson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the burglary.

All reports will be given to the Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney for review once the investigation is finished, accoridng to the release.

The name of the suspect has not been released. Next of kin notification is pending.