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Michael Shay Cassel
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Gender
Male
Age
41 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/01/2016
Location
FM 92 and FM1746 Woodville TX 75979 Tyler
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
A deputy pulled over a other in which Cassel was a passenger. Cassel, who appeared to be under the influence, stepped out of the other and ran. The deputy pursued Cassel, who resisted arrest. During the struggle, the deputy tasered himself by mistake, then tasered Cassel. Cassel stopped breathing and died. The Texas Ranger Division investigated.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Tyler County Sheriff's Office
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