NEWTON, Kan. – One person died after he ran from Newton Police, however the officers had no contact with the individual until an ambulance was called to a home in that city.

It started at approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night when a police unit occupied by two officers made a traffic stop in an alley on the east side of Newton. One male, and one female ran from the scene. One officer remained at the scene with the vehicle and other occupants involved. The second officer was able to pursue the female, taking her into custody.

While eluding officers, the unknown male went to the home of an acquaintance in the 800 block of Blaine and was let into the residence. The resident observed the male was in medical distress and called 911. The male subsequently died at the residence, due to the medical issue.

Police say that there has been false reports circulating about an officer involved shooting and/or tasing of this individual. They say officers had no contact with this person prior to locating him at the residence, where he was found unresponsive.