Man Dies Following Assault On Warner Police Officer

The incident took place just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning. 

Saturday, April 4th 2015, 1:59 pm

By: News 9


The incident took place just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning. A Warner Police Officer responded to a traffic accident at Highway 64 and 158th Street South.

Authorities say the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident assaulted the police officer. The officer then used his taser on the man and was able to make an arrest. It was then, the officer realized the man was not moving or breathing.

Emergency crews transported the man to a local hospital where doctors pronounced him dead.

OSBI agents are currently investigating the incident.

An autopsy has been requested to determine the cause of the man's death. Names of those involved will not be released until next of kin has been notified.

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