Updated on April 20, 2021 at 9:46 am
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A man died after police tried to detain him and a fight started Monday morning in Alameda, police said.
The events unfolded at 10:45 a.m. in the 800 block of Oak Street, according to police. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
Officers had responded to separate reports of a man under the influence and a man involved in a possible theft, police said.
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