Authorities are investigating the death of a Houston man who died after being tased by Houston Police officers during a confrontation.
Police were dispatched to the 11000 block of Sageleaf Lane for an exposure call. When HPD arrived, the naked suspect was in the backyard of one of his neighbor’s houses on the street where he lived.Reports indicate that the man failed to cooperate with police and was located inside an enclosed back porch. According to investigators, police backed off the situation and called for backup and theThe man fought and wrestled with officers, and he was eventually tased by police.
The man was treated for 15-20 minutes at the scene before being transferred to Southeast Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.Holly Galvan Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.
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