A woman died after a medical emergency while in police custody, having been arrested for trespassing after refusing assistance with her vehicle.
After an initial response to a trespassing notice, police issued the woman a second notice. Following her refusal for help, she was arrested for trespassing.
Upon being handcuffed and placed in a patrol vehicle, she became unresponsive, prompting the officer to call for medical assistance.
An investigation into the incident is underway by the police department's homicide unit and will be overseen by the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office.
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