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Sam Akin
United States · Aged 55 · Died 08/29/2008
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Officers responding to an assault call arrested Akin. He did not resist arrest, but began to complain of breathing problems. Paramedics took Akin to Clear Lake Regional Hospital. He died of a stroke. According to family, Akin was on medication for a pre-existing medical condition.
Alleged responsible partyHouston Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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