Mesa Man Dies in Police Custody After Bike Stop
Mesa, AZ — A 52-year-old man, identified as Eric Baker, died Saturday night following his arrest by Mesa police officers. Officers attempted to stop Baker for a traffic violation, but he reportedly fled and resisted arrest, assaulting officers during the struggle. Although Baker was placed in handcuffs, he continued to exhibit erratic behavior and became unresponsive en route to the hospital for a pre-booking medical clearance. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause of death.
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