Suspicious Police Custody Death

According to reports, David Harris died while in the custody of Monroe Police Department officers on Saturday, April 3. As of press time, the circumstances surrounding Harris' death are under investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office. Law enforcement officials at MPD say that they asked OPSO to take over the investigation. It is customary for an "independent" agency to conduct the investigation to ensure that it will be handled appropriately. Details released by MPD are sketchy, as the only information known to the public is that contact was made with the individual, but the circumst...