A disturbance turned deadly Wednesday afternoon when a man detained by police had a medical reaction and was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The incident occurred when police were dispatched to the 2800 block of University Avenue in response to a report that a man had been throwing clothing off racks in a store.
According to a Madison Police Department report, the man then approached the store employee and pulled her hair. When he left the store the suspect attacked a woman outside. She was able to get in her car and lock the door.
Police arrived at the scene and were able to detain the suspect.
The man was then taken to UW Hospital in response to a sudden medical condition. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Dane County Coroner's office will perform an autopsy today.
