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Ashley R. Stephens
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Gender
Male
Age
28 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
11/29/2007
Location
3719 US-90 Lake City FL 32055 Columbia
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Police had trouble controlling the 350-lb Stephens while trying to take him in on mental health grounds. He kicked out the back of an ambulance to escape en route on U.S. 90, then darted dangerously in front of cars on the highway. Police tasered him at least twice, then physically struggled with him before he had a medical emergency and died.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
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