Florida authorities have informed that a black man has died after a confrontation with police outside a gas station.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported that, 41 years old Marcus Dushane White of Jacksonville had died after being taken to a hospital early on Saturday.

Ron Lendvay, Sheriff's Office Director told The Florida Times-Union that authorities had been called to the gas station about a man bleeding from "obvious injuries" and knocking over displays.

After arriving at the scene officers had found that White walking in the middle of the road outside.

Lendvay said, White "was acting irrationally and became combative as officers tried to escort him from the roadway for everybody's safety. When the officers tried to handcuff him to de-escalate the situation, he further resisted and was taken to the ground on the side of the road in the grass."

Lendvay confirmed that a physical confrontation had ensued" while White was on the ground before officers put a restraint on his legs.

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White's death has been under investigation. It is not yet known what actually had caused the injuries which was bleeding before the officers came.

Lendvay said that no weapons or stun guns had been used to subdue White. He said that a plastic bag containing white powder that was tested positive for cocaine had been found on White at the hospital.

Six officers had been involved in the incident, according to Lendvay. Jail records showed that White had two previous drug arrests, and he had been arrested in June for violating parole.

By Prakriti neogi