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James S. Wilson
United States · Aged 22 · Died 05/06/2008
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James S. Wilson died after a deputy used a Taser to subdue him. The deputy had responded to the Piasa Pantry and reportedly saw Wilson hitting his sister outside the store when he arrived at about 9:15 p.m. The deputy told Wilson to stop and lie down, but he allegedly verbally threatened and lunged at the deputy. The deputy Tasered Wilson, who lost consciousness and died a short time later. Wilson's family disagreed with the sheriff department's version of what happened, and that the deputy shot Wilson a second time with the Taser after he was already on the ground. In 2014, the county agreed to pay $91,000 to settle a lawsuit with Wilson's mother.
Alleged responsible partySt. Charles County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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