US EditionBlack man hospitalized after police shocked and punched him during arrest in Alabama dies
- John Scott Jr., 41, died Tuesday morning after his arrest by Decatur Police in Decatur.
- Police responded to multiple calls regarding Scott Jr.'s behavior and tried taking him to the hospital.
- Scott Jr. Resisted officers, who used a taser and punches before arresting him on a warrant.
- Interim Chief Nadis Carlisle requested independent investigation and asked for "patience and understanding."
- Scott Jr. Died at the hospital, and the incident sparked social media backlash and controversy.
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