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Lyle L. Nelson
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Gender
Male
Age
35 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/17/2004
Location
732 Pines Way Columbia IL 62236 Monroe
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Lyle L. Nelson died after Officer Shawn Westfall fired his Taser eight times at Nelson who allegedly scuffled with police trying to remove him from a bathroom in his home. Nelson died about five hours later. The official autopsy later determined Nelson died from a "cocaine overdose."
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Alleged Responsible Party
Columbia Police Department
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National Anthem
United States