The family of Alan Tucker II, who died Friday while in Alexandria police custody, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral and legal expenses as they seek answers about his death.
The fundraiser, titled “Standing For Allan: Farewell With Dignity & Fight 4 Justice,” was organized by Brittany Tucker, who identified herself as Tucker’s younger sister. As of Monday afternoon, the campaign had raised $2,850 toward a $16,000 goal from 22 donations.
“On August 15, our family was shaken by the unexpected and heartbreaking loss of my big brother, Allan,” Brittany Tucker wrote in the campaign description. “He died while in the custody of the Alexandria City Police Department.”
Tucker, 32, of Woodbridge, died Friday evening after experiencing what Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire described as a medical emergency in the sally port of the Alexandria jail following his arrest for public intoxication.
In the GoFundMe post, Brittany Tucker described her brother as “a proud Crossroads native” who was “an uncle, a friend, a protector, a mentor, and a constant source of light for so many.”
“Whether it was through his smile, his presence, or his willingness to help, Allan made people feel seen and valued,” she wrote. “He had a way of making everyone feel like family.”
The family is “demanding answers and will be taking action to ensure the truth comes to light,” according to the fundraiser description.
ALXnow has reached out to Brittany Tucker for comment.
During a Sunday evening press conference, McGuire said there was no use of force associated with Tucker’s death and that three separate investigations are examining different aspects of the incident. The regional Critical Incident Response Team is handling the criminal investigation, while Alexandria police conduct an administrative review and the city’s independent police auditor provides oversight.
Officers initially responded to 2875 N. Beauregard St. around 5:07 p.m. Friday for reports of a man running in hallways and yelling. Tucker was not armed when officers arrived, McGuire said. After de-escalation attempts, officers arrested Tucker for public intoxication.
The medical emergency occurred in the jail’s sally port area after Tucker’s arrival but before intake. Officers rendered aid before Tucker was pronounced dead, McGuire said.
Body-worn camera footage from the initial response and transport, as well as sally port camera systems, captured portions of the incident, according to McGuire.
The police chief said he has attempted to contact Tucker’s family before releasing additional information publicly but had been unsuccessful as of Sunday evening.
