On May 10 at 5:02 p.m., officers were flagged down at the Days Inn, 7249 New Market Court in Manassas (20109), for a report of a naked man in a side lobby. The 53-year-old man became aggressive and showed signs of narcotic influence. He was detained without incident or use of force while officers called for additional help and medical services.
While seated in custody, the man became unresponsive. He was transported to a hospital where he remained in critical condition until his death on May 15. Authorities believe the death was medical in nature, possibly related to ingested narcotics. The man’s body was sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The investigation continues.
