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Suspect dies running from Mesa officers: PD

A 33-year-old man wanted for several criminal charges died after falling during a chase involving Mesa officers, police said.

The Mesa Police Department is investigating the death of Michael Medina, 33, a suspect who was wanted on charges that included burglary, criminal trespass and resisting arrest.

Police had been looking for Medina since June 22 and found him July 17 in a vehicle and made a traffic stop at 1300 S. Mesa Drive, authorities said.

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Suspect dies running from Mesa officers: PD

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A 33-year-old man wanted for several criminal charges died after falling during a chase involving Mesa officers, police said.

The Mesa Police Department is investigating the death of Michael Medina, 33, a suspect who was wanted on charges that included burglary, criminal trespass and resisting arrest.

Police had been looking for Medina since June 22 and found him July 17 in a vehicle and made a traffic stop at 1300 S. Mesa Drive, authorities said.

“Medina ran from the vehicle, and officers gave chase,” police said in a release. “One officer caught up and made contact with Medina causing him to fall forward where he became unconscious and unresponsive after being taken into custody.”

Officers attempted life-saving measures until Mesa Fire and Medical arrived. Medina was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Mesa police said an investigation continues, and all of the information and evidence will be turned over to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review.

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