The SBI reported in a statement the suspect to be Michael Tyrone Gallagher, 55, of Midlothian, Virginia.

Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said the Enfield Police Department originally requested the sheriff's office to investigate the matter. “My determination was to call the SBI because the individual died while in police custody” the sheriff said.

The events unfolded just after 11 p.m. Saturday when the Enfield Police Department received a call about a breaking and entering in progress at a local business on Whitfield Street, Tripp said.

The SBI reported in a statement just released just after noon today that once on scene, Powell encountered Gallagher.

After a confrontation, Powell and a witness became engaged in a scuffle with Gallagher. During the confrontation, Powell’s Taser was deployed and contacted Gallagher.

Powell and the witness were able to restrain Gallagher in handcuffs.

Halifax County EMS was dispatched to the location for assessment and treatment of injuries to all three individuals.

EMS found Gallagher unresponsive and he was immediately transported to Halifax Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on Sunday.

The cause and manner of death are undetermined at this time.

Powell and the witness were treated at HRMC for injuries. Powell has been placed on paid administrative leave pending investigation.

An autopsy will be conducted on Gallagher. The SBI’s investigation is ongoing.

Tripp said evidence shows there was reason to believe the man was resisting when Powell deployed his Taser.

Tripp said the sheriff's office has filed a report on the breaking and entering and that phase of the matter has been closed due to the death of Gallagher.

A spokesperson for the Enfield Police Department did not immediately return a phone call Sunday night.