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Ft. Sanders investigating after woman discharged from hospital died in police custody [View all]
https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/fort-sanders-investigating-lisa-edwards-death-police-custody/Ft. Sanders investigating after woman discharged from hospital died in police custody
by: Hope McAlee
Posted: Feb 24, 2023 / 03:28 PM EST
Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 03:28 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center said in a statement Friday it is continuing it’s investigation following the death of Lisa Edwards in Knoxville Police custody.
Edwards was arrested by Knoxville Police Department officers outside of the hospital after she refused to leave on February 5. The District Attorney’s office said that Edwards went to the hospital the day before and was observed overnight after she was discharged from Blount Memorial Hospital.
‘Horrible’ family calls out treatment of mother who died in Knoxville Police custody
The Knox County District Attorney’s Office said that no charges were filed against the officers involved on Feb. 21. The police video was released was released two days later. A police spokesperson said an internal administrative investigation was ongoing and the officers involved were on paid leave.
“The hospital has been in contact with Ms. Edwards’ family and expressed our sorrow soon after their loss. Although we cannot comment on specific details, patients are not discharged from the emergency room unless they are stable. We have just seen the Knoxville Police Department’s body cam footage and are continuing our investigation.”
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by: Hope McAlee
Posted: Feb 24, 2023 / 03:28 PM EST
Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 03:28 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center said in a statement Friday it is continuing it’s investigation following the death of Lisa Edwards in Knoxville Police custody.
Edwards was arrested by Knoxville Police Department officers outside of the hospital after she refused to leave on February 5. The District Attorney’s office said that Edwards went to the hospital the day before and was observed overnight after she was discharged from Blount Memorial Hospital.
‘Horrible’ family calls out treatment of mother who died in Knoxville Police custody
The Knox County District Attorney’s Office said that no charges were filed against the officers involved on Feb. 21. The police video was released was released two days later. A police spokesperson said an internal administrative investigation was ongoing and the officers involved were on paid leave.
“The hospital has been in contact with Ms. Edwards’ family and expressed our sorrow soon after their loss. Although we cannot comment on specific details, patients are not discharged from the emergency room unless they are stable. We have just seen the Knoxville Police Department’s body cam footage and are continuing our investigation.”
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Knoxville Police release video of the arrest of Lisa Edwards
WVLT News
Feb 23 2023
Lisa Edwards, 61, was arrested at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center by the Knoxville Police Department but became unresponsive and was taken back to a hospital, and later died.
Get the East Tennessee news you need every day here:
WVLT Online: https://bit.ly/2lH4nV3
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WVLT News
Feb 23 2023
Lisa Edwards, 61, was arrested at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center by the Knoxville Police Department but became unresponsive and was taken back to a hospital, and later died.
Get the East Tennessee news you need every day here:
WVLT Online: https://bit.ly/2lH4nV3
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