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Oscar Ruiz
United States · Aged 44 · Died 08/15/2015
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Less-than-lethal force
Ruiz became unresponsive after being shocked with a Taser and handcuffed, according to authorities. He had been pursued and intercepted by officers after allegedly stealing a large flagpole and swinging it at motorists and passersby.
Alleged responsible partyLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Baldwin Park Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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