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According to police [13], officers saw Turner "acting suspiciously" in "an area known for drug trafficking." When they attempted to take him into custody, he resisted arrest and swallowed a clear plastic bag, then took off running. He collapsed in the street.
He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead less than an hour later. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death.
Another report [14] cited "sources" (read: the cops) who said it appeared he died of an overdose.
One officer suffered minor injuries in the incident and was treated and released at a local hospital.