Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating in-custody death in Sikeston

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the death of a man after he was taken into custody by the Sikeston Department of Public Safety.

According to the highway patrol, the investigation was requested by the Sikeston Department of Public Safety and remains ongoing. Officials said all information released so far is preliminary.

Authorities said Lloyd D. Gilmore, 44, of Sikeston, approached officers at the department’s headquarters on South Kingshighway on the evening of June 10 and allegedly assaulted officers.

Gilmore was taken into custody and placed in handcuffs, according to investigators. Authorities said he remained combative and continued assaulting officers after being restrained.

Police transported Gilmore to the department’s holding facility, where officials said he continued to be combative. Emergency medical services were requested to evaluate his condition.

While being treated by EMS personnel, Gilmore became unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Gilmore’s next of kin has been notified and an autopsy will be conducted.

Upon completion of the investigation, the Division of Drug and Crime Control will submit its findings to the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

No additional information was immediately available.