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Matthew Kelley

United States · Aged 27 · Died 07/10/2011
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Less-than-lethal force

Matthew Kelley was allegedly harassing two individuals, so police were called. When they arrived, they said Kelley resisted arrest, so he was tasered twice. The police saw blood on Kelley and took him to a hospital, but he died in the backseat of the patrol car.

Alleged responsible partyCreek County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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