Investigation underway into death of man in police custody [Video]

An investigation is underway after an in-custody death that took place at Spyhill Services Centre in Calgary Friday morning.

At around 6:40 a.m., police received a number of reports of a disturbance at a fast-food restaurant in the 5200 block of 130 Avenue S.E.

When officers arrived, they located a man acting erratically who they believed was involved.

After identifying him, police discovered he was wanted on a number of outstanding warrants and transported him to Spyhill Services Centre.

A search of the man led to the seizure of a small amount of drugs.

The man was charged with the outstanding warrants, resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance.

He was cleared by a medic at Spyhill, which is standard procedure, and put in a holding cell.

At around 4:35 p.m., the man went into medical distress. Officers entered the cell immediately and despite significant lifesaving efforts, the man …