Died in custody
Name not reported
According to state and county coroner reports, a man died in Sangamon County, Illinois, after officers tased and restrained him. The coroner reports classify his death as a homicide, a manner-of-death category that does not by itself establish intent or criminal responsibility. The officers' use of a Taser and restraint is the cause those reports name.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. State and county coroner reports say officers tased and restrained him.
Reported by: state and county coroner reports.