# Man Dies in Police Custody in Phoenix | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-07-01T23:05:53+00:00
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A 34-year-old man died shortly after being handcuffed by Phoenix police who said they acted to protect him from self-harm. Officers removed the cuffs and tried to help, but he later died in the hospital. An investigation is underway by Arizona’s Department of Public Safety and the Medical Examiner’s office to determine the cause and full circumstances of his death, with more details expected within two weeks. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3e058d5ca421fd9e

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