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A 25-year-old man has died in Halifax police custody after being Tasered

A 25-year-old man died in Halifax police custody after being Tasered during a mental health crisis on Saturday night.
Halifax Regional Police reported that the man became aggressive, prompting police to use a stun gun on him.
After being taken into custody, the man's health deteriorated, leading to life-saving efforts by officers and EHS.
The Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the incident, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

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The Globe & Mail

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A 25-year-old man has died in Halifax police custody after being Tasered

Police say the man became aggressive, which prompted them to use a stun gun

6 hours ago·Canada

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CBC News

25-year-old man dead after being Tasered and taken into Halifax police custody

Nova Scotia's police watchdog is investigating after a 25-year-old man died while in Halifax Regional Police custody. The man was Tasered by police when they responded to a call.

8 hours ago·Canada

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haligonia.ca

Man dies in police custody

HRP release: A man has died in police custody, following a call for service in Fairview last night. On February 22, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Vimy Avenue where they found a 25-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis. The man became aggressive with police and a taser was deployed. […] More

9 hours ago

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