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Joshua Wayne Harvey
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Gender
Male
Age
25 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/24/2018
Location
502 S. Main Street Tulsa OK 74103 Tulsa
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Police officers responded to reports of a man acting strangely and removing his clothes encountered Joshua Wayne Harvey just before he shattered the glass door entry way of a bank. Two officers tasered Harvey in the vestibule more than 25 times according to body cam video before they were able to handcuff Harvey. After 15 minutes, Harvey ceased breathing. He never regained consciousness. A medical examiner said Harvey died from cardiac damage due to meth use and being restrained. Family filed wrongful death suit in 2020.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Tulsa Police Department
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National Anthem
United States