NEWTON- One person died after he ran from Newton Police, however the officers had no contact with the man until an ambulance was called.
Just before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday a police vehicle occupied by two officers made a traffic stop in an alley on the east side of Newton, according to a social media report.
A man and woman ran from the scene. One officer remained at the scene with the vehicle and other occupants involved. The second officer was able to pursue the woman. She was taken into custody.
While eluding officers, the unknown man went to the home of an acquaintance in the 800 block of Blaine and was let into the residence.
The resident of observed the subject was in medical distress and called 911. The subject subsequently died at the residence, due to the medical issue.
Police say that there has been false reports circulating about an officer involved shooting and or tasing of this individual. They say officers had no contact with this person prior to locating him at the residence, where he was found unresponsive.
Name of the subject has not been released.