Ammarin Lada Tunstall, 35, Dies in Monroeville Police Custody as ALEA Launches Investigation After Viral Clip Surfaces

An investigation has been launched into the in-custody death of Ammarin Lada Tunstall, 35, of Monroeville, Alabama, after a viral clip appeared to show police handling his body at the scene.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed that its State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) began investigating the incident on Monday, March 30, at the request of the Monroeville Police Department.

Details of the Arrest and Medical Emergency

According to an official press release, Tunstall was taken into custody by Monroeville police officers earlier that day. During the course of the incident, he became unresponsive.

Emergency personnel administered Naloxone (Narcan), a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, before transporting him to a local hospital. Authorities said Tunstall was later pronounced dead.

Autopsy and Ongoing Investigation

Tunstall’s body has been released to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.

ALEA officials stated that the investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time. Once completed, the findings will be turned over to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.

Viral Video Raises Questions

The case has drawn increased public attention following the circulation of a video online that allegedly shows officers dragging Tunstall’s body.

Authorities have not publicly addressed the video, and its full context has not been independently verified.

What Happens Next

Investigators are expected to review all available evidence, including body camera footage, witness statements, and medical findings, as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding Tunstall’s death.