Mark D. Shaver

Less-than-lethal force

Mark D. Shaver allegedly stole $990 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart. Walmart loss prevention staff contacted police, who found Shaver hiding in the woods. Shaver allegedly would not show his hands to officers, so they tasered him. He was then subdued and handcuffed. He was taken to the Portage County Jail, where he began vomiting and had some diarrhea. He was treated by a nurse. Two days later he was found in his jail cell lying face down without a heartbeat. He was taken to Akron City Hospital, where he died.