Teen Dies During Arrest in DeKalb | Savannah News

Tragedy struck in DeKalb County as 19-year-old Seth Jayden Eccles died during a police arrest attempt. Officer Derrick Harris Junior, 37, now faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct after Eccles ran from officers following a second arrest attempt for an active warrant. EMS tried to save him, but he later died in the hospital. The GBI is investigating and will hand findings to prosecutors; an autopsy is pending. Eccles’ family has launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs as they grieve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab56b5535f66208e