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Cause of death after Taser use remains unclear

2021-10-12T10:22:28.736Z


The autopsy of the 53-year-old who died in a police operation in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse did not clarify the cause of death. No evidence of external violence was found, which is why the man probably died of a heart attack, the public prosecutor and police announced on Tuesday. Further histological and toxicological examinations are therefore being planned to clarify the cause of death.


The autopsy of the 53-year-old who died in a police operation in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse did not clarify the cause of death.

No evidence of external violence was found, which is why the man probably died of a heart attack, the public prosecutor and police announced on Tuesday.

Further histological and toxicological examinations are therefore being planned to clarify the cause of death.

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse - The man died last Wednesday after the police used a taser against him.

The man had behaved aggressively before using the taser, it was said.

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A taser is a device used to deliver electric shocks that cause painful muscle contractions.

This renders a person incapable of acting.

If Tasers are used against people with heart disease or cardiovascular problems, this can have health consequences.

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Source: merkur

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