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William A. Shirlaw
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Gender
Male
Age
54 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/10/2013
Location
7631 US-19 New Port Richey FL 34652 Pasco
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
On December 10 Shirlaw, dressed in shorts and no shirt, and with a history of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, argued with and then punched a pedestrian in the street. Afterwards he entered a hotel lobby, where police found him. To control the unarmed but violent Shirlaw, officers placed a stun gun on his neck. Shirlaw collapsed, was taken to a local hospital, and was taken off life support 10 days later.
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Alleged Responsible Party
New Port Richey Police Department
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National Anthem
United States