A man died in police custody Monday. The Austin Police Department responded to a call in Southeast Austin around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon on East William Cannon Drive near Salt Springs.
Michael Clark, 33, and a woman were fighting in the street. Police claim Clark then directed his anger at them and started threatening officers. They used Tasers and chemical spray while trying to arrest him.
Clark died a few hours later at South Austin Hospital.
"There was at least six officers at the scene. The struggle ensued, he was described as almost having superhuman powers. One officer was bitten through his glove by the suspect. Another officer received a shoulder injury during the struggle. So, there was enough officers there, based on what I was briefed on, the less than lethal use was in accordance with policy and they certainly needed every officer on the scene," an APD officer said.
Internal affairs and the Travis County Medical Examiners Office are investigating the incident.