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Paul J. Swider

United States · Aged 29 · Died 05/06/2008
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Less-than-lethal force

Police were called to a Skyway Shell Station because Paul Swider was harassing and attacking customers and employees. Swider appeared "extremely intoxicated." The officers fought with Swider, but he did not comply with officers' orders. An officer shocked Swider. The coroner's report found that Swider died of pneumonia, a blood infection, blood clotting, internal bleeding and organ failure.

Alleged responsible partyHammond Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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