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Eddie James Morris
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Gender
Male
Age
46 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/23/2018
Location
100 block Lawndale Rd Tallahassee FL 32317 Leon
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Before 11 p.m., police responded to a report of a home burglary in progress. Police arrived and engaged Eddie James Morris, who was being held at gunpoint by the homeowner. Morris was tasered by police after he allegedly advanced toward officers and raised a lamp over his head. Morris continued to struggle with officers and was tasered a second time, killing him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Leon County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States