Nov 03, 2020

Lincoln police say handcuffed man died after home break-in

Posted Nov 03, 2020 6:14 PM

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln police say a man who broke into a house and fought with the homeowner died after suffering a medical episode shortly after officers handcuffed him.

Police say 38-year-old Brandon Ziemelis, of Lincoln, died Monday afternoon.

Officers were called after neighbors reported a strange man stumbling through yards.

A homeowner restrained Ziemelis after he entered his house.

Police say when officers arrived and handcuffed Ziemelis, he experienced a medical problem.

He died later at a hospital. An autopsy will determine his cause of death.