Charles Samuel Urbach dies in fatal Jacksonville incident
Fatal Jacksonville incident death of Charles Samuel Urbach
Jacksonville authorities are examining a situation where a man lost consciousness inside a law enforcement vehicle and subsequently passed away at a regional medical center on Sunday afternoon. The suspect, later identified as 38-year-old Charles Samuel Urbach, was taken into custody without incident after canine officers assisted in a search and apprehended him following a confrontation.
Dispatched to a residential area in the 2200 block of Cortez Road around noon, officers responded to an anonymous report concerning an unusual individual observed moving through backyards. K-9 units were involved in the search, leading to the discovery of the suspect concealed in a nearby water feature. During the encounter, the suspect became aggressive and inflicted an injury on a canine officer before being placed in the patrol car.
Once secured in the vehicle, the individual experienced a sudden loss of responsiveness. Emergency medical services were immediately notified and transported him to a hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death at 2:42 p.m. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has stated that the investigation is ongoing and will rely on findings from the medical examiner to establish the cause.
Urbach, described as 38 years old, was identified by the Sheriff’s Office. Officials emphasized that further details may emerge as the probe continues.
