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Man Dies After Taser Use During Victorville Arrest
7 Jul
Summary
- A 46-year-old man died after being tased by deputies.
- The incident occurred during a family disturbance call.
- An autopsy will determine the official cause of death.
A man died after being subdued by deputies with a Taser during an arrest in Victorville over the weekend. Willie Blair, 46, of Victorville, passed away at a hospital following the encounter on Sunday, July 5th. Authorities responded to a home on Lindero Street due to reports of Blair acting erratically and violently with family members.
Upon arrival, deputies found Blair in a vehicle on the driveway, appearing to be under the influence of drugs. He became uncooperative, exited the car, and advanced toward a deputy. He was then tased and detained for transport to the hospital for treatment of his condition. Blair died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office Coroner Division will conduct an autopsy to officially determine the cause and manner of Blair's death. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and the Sheriff's Department is seeking information from the public.
