KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City Police officer was injured during a violent struggle with a suspect at North Kansas City Hospital; less than two hours later, that suspect was dead.

An investigation is now underway to determine exactly what happened inside the hospital and why the public is only learning about the incident weeks later.

The incident began near Northwest 65th Street and Northwest Klamm Drive after Marrio Powell was involved in a car crash on October 8. He was taken to North Kansas City Hospital for treatment.

According to an incident report, Powell was placed on an investigative hold by KCPD while at the hospital.

At some point, he allegedly became combative and tried to leave. When the officers attempted to stop him, a struggle ensued.

During the altercation, Powell b

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