FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2018
MEDIA CONTACT: stephen.saunders@cincinnati-oh.gov or 513-368-1353

In-Custody Death Investigation
Cincinnati, OH – On April 4, 2018, District Three officers, responded 2623 Montana
Avenue for a 911 call at approximately 7:36 p.m. Officers arrived on scene approximately
6 minutes after being dispatched and attempted to locate a subject that was exhibiting
bizarre behaviors in the area. Charles Adams, a male black 36 years of age, was located
at 2627 Montana Avenue by the officers and placed into custody after responding to their
verbal commands. Officers did not use any type of force to subdue Mr. Adams during the
arrest activity.
Officers observed a small about of blood from lacerations on Mr. Adams’ hands that
occurred prior to their contact and immediately requested assistance from the Fire
Department for medical aid. While being escorted, Mr. Adams appeared to be lethargic.
In response the officers placed Mr. Adams in a seated position immediately outside the
apartment building and monitored his vital signs prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. Just
prior to Fire arriving to the officer’s location Mr. Adams appeared to lose consciousness.
The Fire Department personnel on scene rendered medical aid. Despite extensive efforts,
Mr. Adams was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
The Criminal Investigations Section and Internal Investigations Section as well as the
Citizen’s Complaint Authority all responded to the scene to investigate this in-custody
death. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and will conduct an
autopsy to determine the cause of death. This remains an active investigation and more
details will be release when available.

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