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https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/05/22/cause-of-st-johns-county-deputys-death-becomes-key-question-in-felony-murder-case/

an update on the case

The sheriffs office said Mendez violently resisted deputies, tried to grab the sergeants taser while fighting with him on the ground and armed himself with a pocketknife. Deputies said the struggle lasted more than six minutes.

After Mendez was handcuffed, Kunovich collapsed and died shortly after being taken to the hospital. Thats where the felony murder charge comes in.
During the commission of a felony if someone dies, the suspect can be charged with felony murder. The suspect, in this case, was committing a felony by resisting with violence and committing battery on a law enforcement officer, News4JAX Crime and Safety Analyst Lakesha Burton said.