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Abel Santa Maria

United States · Aged 55 · Died 10/21/2015
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Maria had a medical emergency at a Union Grocery. EMS responded. Officer Walker, who had not been formally dispatched, happened to learn what was going on. He handcuffed Maria to a gurney as Maria assaulted EMS personnel. Officer Walker accompanied EMS to Bayshore Hospital and uncuffed Maria for treatment. He died of an aortic dissection.

Alleged responsible partySouth Houston Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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