A person died in police custody on Friday, and the State Bureau of Investigation has been asked to evaluate what happened, the Winston-Salem Police Department said in a news release.

Police said a person was arrested at a Forsyth County hospital for trespassing. Police did not name the person or the hospital.

According to the release, the person suffered an “apparent medical emergency” at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. Police officers, jail staff, firefighters and EMS rendered aid, the release said.

“Despite lifesaving efforts, the subject was pronounced deceased,” the release said.

The release also said, “At this time, we will not be releasing the identity of the officer involved in this incident. The officer involved in this incident will participate in a critic

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