Fort Smith Police Department Requests Independent Investigation After Man Dies While in Custody

Fort Smith in-custody death is under investigation

At the request of the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD), the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division has initiated an investigation into the death of Christopher Cody Burns, 41, of Fort Smith, who died while in FSPD custody.

Man dies while in custody of Fort Smith police

The man became unresponsive on the drive to the detention center, according to a news release.

Fort Smith Police Department requests independent investigation after man dies while in custody

Authorities have confirmed that Cody Burns, 41, from Fort Smith, was pronounced dead at a local hospital after becoming unresponsive while in custody.

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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Smith, Arkansas – A Fort Smith man died Wednesday after being taken into police custody, prompting an investigation by the Arkansas State Police. According to the Arkansas State Police, 41-year-old Christopher Cody Burns died after being transported by Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) officers to the Sebastian County Detention Cen…