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Samuel Baker
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Gender
Male
Age
59 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/01/2007
Location
902 W Screven St. Quitman GA 31643 Brooks
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Baker died from a spinal cord fracture and dislocation after being tased by police on W Screven St. Baker fell to the ground after being "tasered." Police were responding to report of man with knife. Upon being confronted by police, Baker "flashed the officers his knife", at which point the officers used the Taser on Baker.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Quitman Police Department
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