April 23, 2011 Orlando police say unruly man Tasered dies www.privateofficer.com
ORLANDO, Fla.APRIL 23 2011 — A man who had been handcuffed by law enforcement in front of Universal Cinemax Theaters died in custody, Orlando police said.
Police identified the man as 33-year-old Adam Spencer Johnson.
Officers who were working off duty at Universal Orlando early Friday morning were called by Universal Studios security in reference to a person who was acting irrational in front of the movie theaters, authorities said.
“The behavior was irrational. The person needed help, and we were there to get them help,” Orlando Police Department Sgt. Barb Jones said.
When an officer attempted to restrain Johnson, he began to violently resist, police said. One officer deployed a Taser gun and Johnson was handcuffed.
While on the ground, the Johnson became non-responsive. Officers began CPR and rescuers from the Orlando Fire Department responded.
Johnson was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was at the scene and will investigate.
All officers involved will be placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
Source:WESH
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