Portland, Oregon - Shocking body camera footage obtained by KATU reveals the harrowing night that 26-year-old Jean Descamps died after being discharged from Providence Milwaukie Hospital. The video sheds light on the events that unfolded when Descamps was transferred from the hospital to the Unity Center for Behavioral Health by police.

The footage, which spans over two hours, shows Descamps' deteriorating condition and the evident concerns expressed by the police officers. Hospital staff initially discharged Descamps, stating that there were no medical reasons for him to stay. However, despite Descamps' obvious unwell state, Providence staff insisted on his discharge, claiming that he had been medically evaluated and deemed fit to leave.

The video showcases Descamps' inability to move or respond to questions, leaving the officers increasingly worried about his wellbeing. Faced with the gravity of the situation, the officers voiced their discomfort with the events unfolding before them, expressing their concern to each other. They even questioned hospital staff about the reasons behind Descamps' discharge, arguing that he was not fit to be on his own.

In defiance of the Providence staff's decision, the officers decided to transport Descamps to the Unity Center for Behavioral Health for further assistance. However, upon arrival, they discovered Descamps unresponsive in the back seat. Despite their efforts to revive him and the immediate response from medical staff, Descamps tragically did not survive.

Preliminary findings from the medical examiner's office suggest that Descamps' death was likely related to a drug overdose, with contributing natural causes. These findings have raised questions regarding the care provided by Providence Hospital, particularly with regards to the decision to discharge Descamps despite his clear medical and mental deterioration.

Leaders from Miracles Club, a substance-use recovery center, expressed their adamant belief that Descamps should not have been discharged from Providence. Witnesses who viewed the footage described Descamps as unresponsive, unable to speak or maintain basic bodily functions. Their assessment aligned with the concerns voiced by the police officers on scene.

In response to the incident, Providence Hospital expressed their apologies and sympathy to Descamps' family and friends, acknowledging that they fell short in providing safe and compassionate care. Jimmy Jones, chair of the hospital discharge task force, emphasized the need to prevent similar occurrences in the future and ensure equal civil rights for all citizens, including the homeless population.

Milwaukie police also acknowledged the tragic outcome and committed to reviewing the system as a whole to identify any shortcomings that may have contributed to the incident. The investigation into what exactly transpired that night is being carried out by the Portland police, as a third-party agency.

KATU has requested additional information from the medical examiner's office to determine the substances that may have been present in Descamps' system, providing further insight into the sequence of events leading to his untimely death.

The shocking footage and the subsequent investigation have raised pertinent questions about the decision-making process that led to Jean Descamps' discharge from Providence Milwaukie Hospital and the overall care provided to vulnerable populations. As the investigation unfolds, the hope is to prevent similar tragedies and ensure that every individual receives the care they need and deserve.