Man who died in police custody inside Brooklyn court identified
Christopher Nieves, 46, of Brooklyn, died around 10:15 p.m. Friday, authorities say.
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Police released the identity of the man who died in police custody inside Kings County Criminal Court.
Christopher Nieves, 46, of Brooklyn, died around 10:15 p.m. Friday, authorities say.
The NYPD says Nieves was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in his holding cell after suffering a medical episode.
He was arrested for stealing food at a Whole Foods Market in Williamsburg on Thursday, according to police sources.
The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
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