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Investigation Continues After Man Dies In MPD Custody

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Officials are continuing to investigate after a Minneapolis man died while in police custody earlier this week.

The Star Tribune reported 48-year-old Gerard Ryan was booked into the Hennepin County jail just after midnight Friday. He had led officers on a chase from Shakopee to Richfield.

Police said Ryan died around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night after being taken to HCMC.

The medical examiner's office said additional toxicology testing is needed.

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