25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Found Dead While In Police Custody: DA

Authorities are investigating after a 25-year-old Lawrence mad died while in police custody over the weekend.

Lawrence Police Department headquarters
Photo Credit: *Google Maps Street View*

04/29/2023 2:23 p.m.

Christian Marte-Martinez was placed into a cell at the Lawrence Police Department headquarters around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports.

Police later found Marte-Martinez unresponsive around 5 a.m., the DA's Office said.

Officers began CPR and other life-saving measures before taking Marte-Martinez to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

No other information was released and the investigation is ongoing.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Essex and receive free news updates.